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by Sophocles
About 63 pages (19,029 words)
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Antigone Study Guide consists of approx. 63 pages of summaries and analysis on Antigone by Sophocles. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

It is dawn on the day after the Argive Army has been driven from the gates of Thebes, a walled city. Antigone and Ismene stand in front of King Creon's palace. They commiserate about their most recent heartaches, the loss of their brothers in battle. Antigone informs Ismene of King Creon's decree that of their brothers, only Eteocles will receive a proper burial with full military rites, but Polyneices will have his body unburied, uncovered and left out to be torn and pecked apart. Anyone daring to cross Creon will be stoned to death. Antigone, however, intends to defy the king and bury her beloved brother. She asks Ismene for her help, trying to coerce her with family ties. Ismene is afraid of breaking the law and fears Creon's wrath. Antigone, on the other hand, claims the king will be powerless to stop her. (read more)
      Prologue
      Parados
      Scene 1 (First Episode)
      Ode 1 (First Stasimon)
      Scene 2 (Second Episode)
      Ode 2 (Second Stasimon)
      Scene 3 (Third Episode)
      Ode 3 (Third Stasimon)
      Scene 4 (Fourth Episode)
      Ode 4 (Fourth Stasimon)
      Scene 5 (Fifth Episode)
      Exodus

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2
      Critical Essay #3

  Media Adaptations

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  Further Reading

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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