Oedipus Rex
Sophocles
If you are studying theatre, or literature, or if you belong to the human race and have not read this play, that's enough of a reason to do so immediately. If simply living a more fulfilling life isn't enough of a reason for you, then here are some academic ones:
◘The exploration of fate is unparalleled in any play written since
◘Reading this play gives you a more complete sense of the structure of Greek tragedy
◘You will learn about a Greek myth
◘It raises multiple psychological and philosophical questions
◘ If you ever work in theatre I promise that someone, at some point will mention this play.
◘Excellent exposition
Antigone
Sophocles
A story about Oedipus' daughter, Antigone (I told you, you should have read Oedipus)
◘Great example of crisis Drama
◘Strong female character
◘A play about moral dilemmas and making choices
◘Great use of the chorus
◘More great Sophocles exposition
MedeaEuripides
As the underdog of Greek tragedy he was often criticized, but there are many reasons we study his work today:
◘Exploration of psychology
◘Sympathetic portrayal of women
◘Questionable treatment of gods
◘Aspects of Euripides' works are imitated throughout the rest of theatre history.