Plays / Drama

"Antigone" by Sophocles - Ancient Greek Drama

"Antigone" by Sophocles is one of the greatest plays of Ancient Greece. The character Antigone represents literature first great feminist heroine.

Antigone Study Questions - Characters and Themes of Antigone by Sophocles

In this moving speech, Sophocles' devoted protagonist reflects upon her choices and their consequences.

In this scene, King Creon has just learned that Antigone has defied his laws by providing a proper burial for her disgraced brother.

In this ancient monologue by the Greek playwright Sophocles, the ruler of Thebes issues a stern command to his subjects.

A dramatic female monologue from Sophocles' play "Antigone."

The complete e-text of "Antigone" by Sophocles. Adapted by F. Storr.