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ash_havent's review against another edition
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nicmanenapada's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
pussaydestroya's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
flamepea's review against another edition
4.0
“These laws— I was not about to break them, not out of fear of some man’s wounded pride”
Sophocle’s Antigone is the third of the Oedipus cycle plays chronologically though originally was written first. I was very pleasantly surprised by Antigone’s determined and defiant behaviour against King Creon, she truly was forward for her time and challenged traditional gender roles.
Antigone the main tragic heroine is willing to die for her rights and inevitably proves Creon wrong. While many argue that she was still filling gender roles because burial rights were important among women, it is not just about burial rights but her actions towards Creon. Creon demonstrates the highest masculine power, the king- his word his law. Not even death threatens Antigone and we truly see the opposite in Ismene. Ismene is shaped by societal expectations and is submissive towards men. While the chorus clearly sympathises more with Creon (which serve as audiences opinions at the time) its great to read Antigone in a more modern sense.
I really enjoyed Sophocle’s writing style, I love the dramatic irony which can be entertaining to read and there were quite a few powerful quotes.
Sophocle’s Antigone is the third of the Oedipus cycle plays chronologically though originally was written first. I was very pleasantly surprised by Antigone’s determined and defiant behaviour against King Creon, she truly was forward for her time and challenged traditional gender roles.
Antigone the main tragic heroine is willing to die for her rights and inevitably proves Creon wrong. While many argue that she was still filling gender roles because burial rights were important among women, it is not just about burial rights but her actions towards Creon. Creon demonstrates the highest masculine power, the king- his word his law. Not even death threatens Antigone and we truly see the opposite in Ismene. Ismene is shaped by societal expectations and is submissive towards men. While the chorus clearly sympathises more with Creon (which serve as audiences opinions at the time) its great to read Antigone in a more modern sense.
I really enjoyed Sophocle’s writing style, I love the dramatic irony which can be entertaining to read and there were quite a few powerful quotes.
joelbk64's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
leoemelie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
phoenix2's review against another edition
4.0
Can't say that I hated Anitgone, but it's not my favourite of the greek classics. Antigone was a futuristic character for the period she was in and she could be easily set apart from all the other character who either were too set in their ways or to afraid to act. I also like her fiance and loved the tragic ending of their love story, though this play is not about the romance that formed between the two characters.
fallenoffacliff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Clearly a classic. Important story of the folly of power and the reasons to stand against unjust laws
jcc23's review against another edition
3.0
Antígona intenta dar entierro a su hermano Polínices y es encarcelada por Creonte, quien prohibía enterrarlo. Estos son los hechos que desencadena la tragedia. Es una obra potente y de buen ritmo, que suele ser publicada junto con Edipo Rey.