History of Theatre I
Antigone is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, part of his Theban plays, which tells the story of a young woman who defies King Creon’s edict to honor her deceased brother, Polyneices, with a proper burial. The play explores themes of duty, family loyalty, and the conflict between individual conscience and state law. Antigone's fierce determination to uphold her moral beliefs against oppressive authority makes her a symbol of resistance and highlights the complexities of justice and loyalty.
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