The Story Of Antigone

A summary of the play can be read at:
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/o/the-oedipus-trilogy/play-summary/antigone


1. What do you think of this story?
 To begin with, the story line is very good as it shows a lot of the power that Creon has over Antigone and the rest of the city. However, I think that it becomes worse as the play ends and it is too exaggerated. I do not believe that so many of the characters should have killed themselves as the story started to become a bit messy. Nonetheless, I still think that the play can be performed in an interesting and exciting way.

2. Why do you think Sophocles wrote this play?
I think that Sophocles wrote this play to put across the message that you shouldn't go against the law or betray those who are close to you. He would also have written 'Antigone' to address any concerns he may have had by bringing up themes such as the limits of free will and the power of the law.

3. Why do you think the Greek audiences might have wanted to see this play?
Greek audiences would have wanted to watch plays of the tragedy genre such as 'Antigone' as it made them reflect on and feel better about their own lives. You also need to use your imagination and think a lot whilst watching plays such as 'Antigone'. Many audiences would have liked this about them. Greeks would have also watched the plays to worship the God Of Theatre, 'Dionysus'.