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Antigone Summary. As the play begins, the invading army of Argos has been driven from Thebes, but in the course of the battle, two sons of Oedipus (Eteocles and Polynices) have died fighting for opposing sides. Their uncle, Creon, is now king of Thebes.
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Antigone is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in the 5th century BCE. One of the most famous and enduring works of ancient Greek drama, Antigone explores themes of moral conflict, duty, and...
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A Summary of Sophocles’ Antigoneα. CHARACTERS. Antigone—a daughter of Oedipus. A boy leading Teiresias. Chorus—Theban elders who embody the views of the people of the city. Creon—the King of Thebes. Eurydice—the wife of Creon. Haemon—the son of Creon. Ismene—a daughter of Oedipus. King’s attendants. Messenger. Queen’s attendants. Sentry. Soldiers.
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