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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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Posted By ash s #195337 at Jan 11, 2012 9:01 PM

What is your opinion?

The German philosopher Hegel stated that Antigone represents the tragic collision of right against right, with both sieds equally justified. Discuss the moral positions of Antigone and Creon, which validate Hegel's assessment of this tragedy. Do you agree with this interpretation, or do you see their conflict as a clear case of good vs. evil?

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Posted By money g #159745 at Nov 30, 2010 11:53 PM

Summary

I wanted to know a quick plot summary.

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