Yeah, I think there's a lot of wisdom in the tragedians, even (especially) when we think it's all been wrung out by cliche or familiarity - revisiting what's actually in there, which is (surprise!) often more religious than most modern tellings credit, can be instructive.

And thanks - I'm doing what I can to find the wisdom in the suffering, but at least this is "reassuring" that I'll get it whether I want it or not.

Cheers,
Jeff