Super Important Post

What did Sophocles think about the laws of man, and the laws of God? Which did he think was more important? What does Sophocles have to say about 'Man' (in general, and specifically?) Did Sophocles hate women? And more importantly, HOW DO WE KNOW THIS? (since we can't ask him personally!)

If these questions sound familiar, the only person who would be surprised is me, since I am marking your SAC essays and you haven't actually answered these questions in your response.

Hows about you have a shot at it now, and then when I see you later in the week (I'll do my darndest) we can discuss what to do about it.

Something to think on

I borrowed these thought-provoking questions from this website for you to think about.

How about you give me some thought-provoking answers........


Is there always room for compromise in your life?

On what issues would you never compromise your feelings or thoughts?

Do you think this is an attractive or challenging part of your personality?

Does it make you more likeable?

Do close friends know what your driving principles are?

Or do you keep them well hidden from view?

Interesting Reading

An interesting essay on the place of female slaves in ancient Greek society.
Female Slaves in Ancient Greece 500 B.C. - 400 B.C.

and another thing.....

How do you think the play of 'Antigone' would have been different if the main character had not been a woman?

Antigone - the next 27 questions

Just joking, although there are many more than 27 questions for you to consider about this play!

Your new question for today: To what extent do you think we are meant to sympathise with Antigone?

Answers need not be long, but must display use of brain matter........

Antigone - Study Question

What is Hybris (hubris)? Do Antigone and Creon have hybris? Are there passages as well as events that provide evidence for them having hybris? May there have been a political message in Creon's downfall?

Leave a long and thoughtful comment, by next Wednesday, if you wish to do well........

Antigone - Scene 1 question

How old do you think Antigone is? Give a reason for your response (I will never write this instruction again; you can take it as a given from now on.)

Answers must by posted by Friday 18th May.

Antigone - 442 B.C.

Here are some web resources that you can use to help you with your study of Antigone.

Antigone (ablemedia)
Gradesaver notes - Antigone
Novelguide - Antigone
PinkMonkey - Antigone
Study Guide - Temple University
Theatre History - The Antigone
Conventions of tragic Greek theatre