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by Sophocles

The specific circumstances surrounding the origin of Greek drama were a puzzle even in the 4th century BC. Greek drama seems to have its roots in religious celebrations that incorporated song and dance. By the 6th century BC, Athenians had transformed a rural celebration of Dionysis into an urban…

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is the major conflict between absolute good or absolute evil

is the major conflict between absolute good or absolute evil??
or more subtle conflict between two opposing goods??what seems to be Sophochels' stand on this conflict??

Posted By fabian g #43448 at Jul 24, 2007 11:49 AM in Antigone || 1 reply

Contemporary Times

I have response paper due on whether Antigone is relevant to contemporary times or not.  I was wondering if anyone had an explanation for this.  Even a few facts about what makes a poem or short story is contemporary. 

Posted By kelsey k #68231 at Nov 10, 2008 12:00 AM in Antigone || 3 replies

Antigone Study Questions

Does anybody have any study questions for Antigone? I have a test this friday and I wanted to take a practice exam.

Posted By timothy ryan m #78895 at Feb 04, 2009 4:57 PM in Antigone || 0 replies

civic duty versus religious duty

I'm writing an essay about the contrast between Creon-civic duty and Antigone-religious duty. I agree with Antigone's loyalty to her religion, but I can't think of any evidence or of constructing a thesis...please HELP!!

Posted By tiffany m #78491 at Feb 01, 2009 10:57 PM in Antigone || 1 reply