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Record Nr.

UNINA9910136555503321

Autore

Summaries Bright

Titolo

Antigone by Sophocles (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cork : , : Lemaitre Publishing, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9782806280312

2806280311

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (27 pages)

Collana

BrightSummaries. com

Soggetti

Sophocles. Antigone

Sophocles

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Sophocles -- Greek playwright -- Antigone -- The birth of the legend of Oedipus -- Summary -- Character study -- Antigone -- Creon -- Ismene -- Haemon -- The Chorus -- Analysis -- Mythology -- The hero: alone against the world -- Antigone: the play built on binary opposition and duality -- The realms of the living and the dead -- Tragic irony -- Further reflection -- Some questions to think about... -- Further reading.

Sommario/riassunto

Unlock the more straightforward side of Antigone with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! 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



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