Antigone
Play by Sophocles
Antigone is an Athenian tragedy written by Sophocles in 441 BC and first performed at the Festival of Dionysus of the same year. It is thought to be the second oldest surviving play of Sophocles, preceded by Ajax, which was written around the same... Wikipedia
Playwright: Sophocles
First performance: 441 BC
Year of publication: 441 BCE
Chorus: Theban Elders
Genre: Tragedy
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In Greek mythology, Antigone is a Theban princess, and a character in several ancient Greek tragedies. She is the daughter of Oedipus, king of Thebes.
Antigone is an Athenian tragedy written by Sophocles in (or before) 441 BC and first performed at the Festival of Dionysus of the same year.
Mar 12, 2024 · Antigone, in Greek legend, the daughter born of the unwittingly incestuous union of Oedipus and his mother, Jocasta.
You're as clear as a fog at sea. ANTIGONE: It's the burial of our two brothers. Creon. Promotes one of them and shames the other.
Antigone is the girl who will rise up alone and die young. Haemon, Antigone's dashing fiancé, chats with Ismene, her beautiful sister. Though one would have ...
One of the predominant messages of Sophocles' play Antigone is the all-powerful influence of the gods. Retribution from higher powers, or fate, is inescapable.
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The daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, Antigone is an unconventional heroine who pits her beliefs against the King of Thebes in a bloody test of wills that leaves ...
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Strong minded woman Antigone wants to bury her brother Polyneices returned from exile who kills but is killed in battle by her other brother Eteocles who is ...
Love, unconquered in the fight, Love, who makest havoc of wealth, who keepest thy vigil on the soft cheek of a maiden; thou roamest over the sea, and among the ...