Antigone

Interesting Facts

• «Antigone» is part of the Theban Plays trilogy, although it was written first.
• The main heroine, Antigone, symbolizes the struggle for justice and moral principles against authority.
• The play explores the conflict between state laws and personal beliefs.
• Antigone defies King Creon's decree to bury her brother Polynices according to religious rites.
• The tragedy raises questions about the role of women in society and their rights.
• Sophocles uses the chorus to express public opinion and comment on the actions of the characters.
• The play ends tragically: Antigone, Haemon, and Eurydice commit suicide.
• «Antigone» has inspired numerous adaptations and interpretations in literature, theater, and film.