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Antigone Study Guide

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by Sophocles
About 63 pages (19,029 words)
Antigone (Sophocles) Summary

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Ode 1 (First Stasimon) Summary

The Chorus praises the greatness of man. He is the most awesome wonder in the universe. No matter the vicissitudes of life, man is held in awe for his stamina and spirit. The Chorus further celebrates man as the master of beasts, the one who has tamed animals and protects himself from the elements. There is, however, one force from which man is not immune death.

The Chorus then alludes to recent events. They.....

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