Sophocles plays a very important role in the innovation of Greek theatre and drama. He is one of the three great ancient Greek tragedians. He wrote about one hundred and twenty-three plays, but only seven were completely saved. He is one of the most influential dramatists in history. He is also very well-known in the theatre for adding a third character in the staging of Greek theatre.

Sophocles' philosophy is to connect or emphasize the significance of democracy in Ancient Athens. His plays usually consist of political connections, but mainly focuses on democracy verse dictatorship. Sophocles believes that democracy benefits all the citizens whereas dictatorship solely benefits one person, which is the dictator. He believes that one person