1. Antigone A Greek Tragedy by Sophocles

2. Antigone a tragedy written in 442 BC by Sophoclesa tragedy written in 442 BC by Sophoclestragedy 442 BC Sophoclestragedy 442 BC Sophocles chronologically the third of the three Theban plays but was written firstchronologically the third of the three Theban plays but was written firstthree Theban playsthree Theban plays –Oedipus the King Oedipus the KingOedipus the King –Oedipus at Colonus Oedipus at ColonusOedipus at Colonus –Antigone Antigone

3. After Oedipus is exiled, he leaves the ruling rights of Thebes to his two sons, Eteocles and Polynices who must take it in turns to rule.After Oedipus is exiled, he leaves the ruling rights of Thebes to his two sons, Eteocles and Polynices who must take it in turns to rule.OedipusThebes Eteocles PolynicesOedipusThebes Eteocles Polynices Eteocles rules first but the two becomes enemies after Eteocles refues to give up the throne, and Polynieces is exiled.Eteocles rules first but the two becomes enemies after Eteocles refues to give up the throne, and Polynieces is exiled. At the beginning of the play, both brothers are dead, apparently slain by the other's hand.At the beginning of the play, both brothers are dead, apparently slain by the other's hand.

4. The current ruler, Creon, has made a decree: Since Polynices fought against Thebes, he shall not be buried. Meanwhile, Eteocles is to be buried with full military honors.The current ruler, Creon, has made a decree: Since Polynices fought against Thebes, he shall not be buried. Meanwhile, Eteocles is to be buried with full military honors.Creon

5. Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus and the sister of the dead brothers, believes this proclamation to be against the gods' orders.Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus and the sister of the dead brothers, believes this proclamation to be against the gods' orders.Antigone She confides her plan to bury Polynices herself to her sister Ismene. The more timid of the two, Ismene refuses to take part out of fear, but agrees with her motive.She confides her plan to bury Polynices herself to her sister Ismene. The more timid of the two, Ismene refuses to take part out of fear, but agrees with her motive. Ismene

6. Why study Antigone? Ancient Greek Drama is the basis for all modern drama and film The story gives many important clues to the Ancient Greek culture and character Tragedies still contain the basic elements that they originated with

7. Film Versions of Antigone Antigone (1964) Directed by Yorgos Javellas, Sophocles’ play about the daughter of King Oedipus caught in a moral dilemma about whether to obey the laws of the state or to follow her conscience is brought to the screen with Irene Papas performing the title role. English subtitlesAntigone (1964) Directed by Yorgos Javellas, Sophocles’ play about the daughter of King Oedipus caught in a moral dilemma about whether to obey the laws of the state or to follow her conscience is brought to the screen with Irene Papas performing the title role. English subtitles Antigone (1974) Directed by Gerald Freedman, this screen adaptation of Sophocles’ play stars Genevieve Bujold, Stacy Keach, and Fritz Weaver.Antigone (1974) Directed by Gerald Freedman, this screen adaptation of Sophocles’ play stars Genevieve Bujold, Stacy Keach, and Fritz Weaver. Antigone (1984) Don Taylor directed this made for TV adaptation of Sophocles’ playAntigone (1984) Don Taylor directed this made for TV adaptation of Sophocles’ play