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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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antigone/creon treament of ismene/haemon

what are some comparisons /differnces between the treatment of antigone to ismene and creons treatment to haemon?

Posted By hwp h #122945 at Jan 19, 2010 8:29 PM in Antigone || 0 replies

How does the Chorus influence the audience's response?

How does the Chorus influence the audience's response?

Posted By holly h #121821 at Jan 10, 2010 6:43 PM in Antigone || 0 replies

antigone

ok antigone to me seams quite simple in most parts except for a few places and i was wondering if anyone can take out some ot their time to answer my questions
what is its tone and some symbols used ive looked everywhere and havent found a thing most of my friends suggested that the tone is controversial between gods law and mans law and that symbols are the people itself in theplay but i just think they are wrong so someone help me it will be greatly appreciated

Posted By krunk k #6064 at Oct 05, 2005 5:47 PM in Antigone || 5 replies

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