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Antigone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A Greek tragedy in which the protagonist's nature to do what is right, even in defiance of authority, serves as a complex gift that raises themes of family loyalty versus governmental power.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Protagonists, antagonists, character relationships, and conflict

Unit 4

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