Jean Anouilh's play Antigone (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃tiɡɔn]) is a tragedy inspired by the play of the same name by Sophocles.
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The conflict of conscience versus law is internally fought by Antigone. Her conscience wins the battle.
Antigone is in the middle of the conflict. For her, she must follow what is decreed by the gods, even if it means ignoring and breaking her uncle's law and put her in danger.
