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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Antigone by Sophocles, a Greek tragedy centred on Oedipus’ sister/daughter, Antigone, who rebels against the new ruler of Thebes. A timeless classic, Antigone is an unmissable tragedy filled with death, ancient mythology and a fight for power. Although little is known about Sophocles' life, his plays are famous around the world thanks to their dramatic and often tragic storylines.
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• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Antigone by Sophocles, a Greek tragedy centred on Oedipus’ sister/daughter, Antigone, who rebels against the new ruler of Thebes. A timeless classic, Antigone is an unmissable tragedy filled with death, ancient mythology and a fight for power. Although little is known about Sophocles' life, his plays are famous around the world thanks to their dramatic and often tragic storylines.
Find out everything you need to know about Antigone in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Antigone by Sophocles (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
Greek playwright
Born in Athens in roughly 496 BC
Died in Athens in roughly 406 BC
Notable works:
Antigone (roughly 442 BC), tragedy
Philoctetes (409 BV), tragedy
Oedipus at Colonus (401 JC - published posthumously), tragedy
Along with Aeschylus and Euripides, Sophocles is one of the most well-known tragedians of ancient Greece. He was born in roughly 496 BC and died in roughly 406 BC. During his lifetime, he wrote more than one hundred tragedies, only seven of which have been preserved until the present day. These tragedies include Oedipus the King and Antigone. Unlike his predecessor Aeschylus, Sophocles’ plays place less emphasis on the chorus (a group of performers who comment on the dramatic action through singing or speaking in unison), and focusses more on the hero’s inner thoughts and psyche. In Aristotle’s Poetics, Sophocles and his work is often cited as the ultimate model of Greek tragedy.
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