Statements (850)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Daughter
gptkb:opera gptkb:Heroine gptkb:tragedy gptkb:play gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:action |
three acts
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film_adaptations gptkb:ballet gptkb:Film_adaptations gptkb:Antigone_(film_1961) gptkb:Antigone_(film_1984) gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:radio_station gptkb:opera gptkb:novel gptkb:Oedipus_Rex gptkb:Sophocles'_Antigone gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play Theater productions Antigone (film) various films Modern retellings many films many adaptations modern plays modern retelling Antigone (opera by Igor Stravinsky) Antigone (play by Jean Anouilh) ballet adaptation by Stravinsky Antigone (opera) Antigone (TV series, 2023) Antigone (ballet) Antigone (ballet, 2019) Antigone (film, 1961) Antigone (film, 1974) Antigone (film, 1984) Antigone (film, 2019) Antigone (film, 2023) Antigone (graphic novel, 2019) Antigone (modern adaptation, 2023) Antigone (modern retelling, 2020) Antigone (musical, 2015) Antigone (musical, 2022) Antigone (opera, 2000) Antigone (play, 1944) Antigone (play, 1986) Antigone (play, 2000) Antigone (play, 2012) Antigone (play, 2021) Antigone (play, 2023) |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:ballet gptkb:films gptkb:opera gptkb:novels gptkb:film numerous films modern plays opera adaptations numerous plays |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:various_cultures gptkb:opera gptkb:literature gptkb:film various films ballets modern plays Modern works modern works |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Creon
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Thebes
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Seamus_Heaney
|
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Sophocles'_Antigone Antigone by Sophocles Antigone (Sophocles) |
| gptkbp:belief |
divine law
|
| gptkbp:buries |
gptkb:Polynices
gptkb:Polyneices her brother |
| gptkbp:cast |
ballets
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
Suicide
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:King_Creon
authority patriarchal norms patriarchal Society |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Eurydice
gptkb:Tiresias gptkb:Creon gptkb:choir gptkb:Haemon gptkb:Ismene gptkb:Polyneices Antigone's father Antigone's resolve Antigone's sister Creon's rigidity Eurydice's tragedy Haemon's loyalty Ismene's caution Tiresias's wisdom |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Antigone's defiance
Creon's downfall Creon's transformation Ismene's growth Antigone's determination Ismene's transformation |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Creon's downfall
|
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:Bravery
gptkb:Devotion brave Stubbornness stubborn principled |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
philosophical discussions
historical contexts Loyalty to family her motivations |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Eurydice
gptkb:Tiresias gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Creon gptkb:Haemon gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Ismene gptkb:Polyneices |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Polynices
gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:Oedipus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Ismene gptkb:Polyneices |
| gptkbp:climax |
Antigone's death
|
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Igor_Stravinsky
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:tragedy
gender roles individual vs. state individual vs state divine law vs. human law law vs. morality divine law vs human law Antigone vs. Creon family loyalty vs. civic duty moral duty vs. law moral duty vs. state law law vs morality Antigone vs Creon moral duty vs law personal duty vs state duty |
| gptkbp:consequences |
her actions
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
mixed reviews widely acclaimed well-received widely studied performed in various languages performed in various adaptations analyzed by scholars |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
psychological analysis
Influence on literature political commentary modern adaptations inspired art and literature inspired various adaptations performed worldwide influenced feminist literature influenced political discourse adapted into films influenced literature translated into multiple languages discussed in philosophy influenced art inspired discussions on ethics performed in various languages discussed in academic circles scholarly analysis Influence on philosophy inspired artworks inspired protests studied in literature courses inspired feminist readings inspired modern adaptations inspired operas feminist readings reference in popular culture studied in schools inspired novels Influence on feminism adapted into graphic novels influenced playwrights inspired philosophical discussions inspired social movements adapted into musicals influenced modern storytelling inspired activism inspired political discourse analyzed in historical contexts explored in literature courses inspired theatrical productions performed in theaters adapted into modern contexts inspired literary critiques inspired dance interpretations inspired political movements analyzed in political theory inspired artistic interpretations performed in universities analyzed in gender studies analyzed in cultural studies influenced existentialist thought influenced modern drama featured in literary anthologies explored in literary criticism influenced modern adaptations influenced political theatre inspired community theater productions explored in gender studies influenced artistic expressions political interpretations influenced social movements adapted into modern plays examined in ethics courses used in academic discussions influenced legal discussions influenced modern plays analyzed in feminist theory examined in philosophy courses explored in psychological studies influenced feminist theory performed in protests influenced existential philosophy used in political activism featured in operatic adaptations inspired existentialist interpretations examined in ethics existentialist interpretations |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
various operas
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
often referenced in literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
performed worldwide
translated into many languages adapted into various media examines gender roles exploration of gender roles used in educational contexts explores themes of justice exploration of duty influences political thought reflects on the nature of power informs ethical discussions inspired various philosophical interpretations |
| gptkbp:defies |
gptkb:Creon
gptkb:King_Creon Creon's decree Creon's edict |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
tragic
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| gptkbp:depicts |
family loyalty
civil disobedience |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:engaged_in |
burial of her brother
|
| gptkbp:explores |
moral dilemmas
the conflict between law and conscience |
| gptkbp:faced |
tragic fate
moral conflict |
| gptkbp:faces_punishment_for |
defying Creon
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ I will bury him myself.”
|
| gptkbp:fate |
tragic
die tragic fate tragic downfall tragic ending |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Oedipus
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:theater_festivals gptkb:theatrical_performances |
| gptkbp:features |
moral conflict
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| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Creon gptkb:Haemon gptkb:Ismene |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1944
gptkb:Glyndebourne_Festival 441 BC |
| gptkbp:focus |
Antigone's defiance
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| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
Antigone's defiance of Creon |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:tragedy classical tragedy tragédie lyrique |
| gptkbp:has_been |
analyzed in literature courses
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| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Creon
societal norms state authority |
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
numerous adaptations
debate on ethics |
| gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:The_Oedipus_myth gptkb:The_Seven_Against_Thebes her fate |
| gptkbp:highlights |
the conflict between law and morality
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Theban_plays
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Peloponnesian_War gptkb:Ancient_Greece Athenian society myth of Oedipus part of the Theban plays influenced by the Peloponnesian War reflects Athenian values set in Ancient Greece written during the Golden Age of Athens set in post-war Thebes |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
enduring relevance
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
reflection of Athenian values
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Antigone
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| gptkbp:includes |
the theme of loyalty
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:feminism gptkb:political_theory gptkb:philosophy Western literature feminist literature modern theater social justice movements modern drama inspired modern adaptations inspired political movements inspired feminist movements |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd
modern opera |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired philosophers
subsequent opera composers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Celtic_mythology gptkb:Marxism Existentialism classical literature feminist literature Sophoclean drama French opera tradition Stravinsky's neoclassical period |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:absurdism feminist literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
political resistance
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Heroine gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:tragic_figure gptkb:feminism symbol of resistance Tragic heroine symbol of justice tragic figure in literature symbol of civil disobedience symbol of individualism central figure in Greek tragedy key figure in Sophocles' plays daughter of Oedipus |
| gptkbp:is_a_center_for |
burial of Polynices
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| gptkbp:is_a_central_figure_in |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
the Theban plays the theme of loyalty to family Sophocles' play |
| gptkbp:is_a_character_that_confronts |
the law
|
| gptkbp:is_a_character_that_has_been_interpreted_as |
a martyr
|
| gptkbp:is_a_character_that_has_been_interpreted_in |
various cultural contexts
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| gptkbp:is_a_character_that_has_been_interpreted_through |
various critical lenses
|
| gptkbp:is_a_character_that_has_been_used_to_explore |
gptkb:moral_philosophy
themes of rebellion |
| gptkbp:is_a_character_that_is_often_analyzed_in |
literary studies
|
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:mythology Western literature |
| gptkbp:is_a_moment_of |
Antigone's burial of Polynices
|
| gptkbp:is_a_play_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
|
| gptkbp:is_a_play_written_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
|
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
civil disobedience
individual vs. state |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:literary_analysis
gptkb:philosophy political discourse philosophical debate feminist critique feminist analysis |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:feminism gptkb:rebellion resistance moral duty civil disobedience individual conscience civil Disobedience |
| gptkbp:is_a_tragic_hero |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:is_a_tragic_hero_due_to |
her moral choices
her moral conviction |
| gptkbp:is_a_tragic_hero_due_to_her |
flawed choices
|
| gptkbp:is_acharacter_in |
gptkb:Greek_Tragedy
|
| gptkbp:is_aclassic_example_of |
tragic Hero
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
feminist literature
her motivations |
| gptkbp:is_arepresentation_of |
feminine Strength
|
| gptkbp:is_asequel_to |
moral Conflict
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:fate the theme of sacrifice the concept of honor the theme of fate loyalty to family the concept of duty burial rites the theme of free will burial of Polynices themes of civil disobedience themes of loyalty and family Antigone's Law |
| gptkbp:is_based_on |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
|
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
societal Norms
Creon's authority |
| gptkbp:is_character_in |
gptkb:Theban_plays
gptkb:academic_conferences gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:tragedy gptkb:philosophy scholarly articles Antigone (play) scholarly debate classical mythology the context of ethics sociopolitical contexts anthologies of drama Antigone (opera) |
| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
gptkb:Ismene
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a tragic hero
heroic a classic a feminist icon |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
A feminist icon
a feminist icon |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
her actions
|
| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
academic papers
theater reviews |
| gptkbp:is_defiant_against |
authority
|
| gptkbp:is_driven_by |
love For Brother
|
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
gptkb:Haemon
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:philosophical_debates
gptkb:feminism gptkb:philosophy gptkb:literary_criticism psychological analysis historical contexts psychological studies sociological studies ethical discussions |
| gptkbp:is_facilitated_by |
gptkb:Ismene
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:theater_productions
Sophocles' Theban plays |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:philosophy sociopolitical themes |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
a moral dilemma
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
her tragic fate
her bravery her strong will her loyalty to family her tragic choices defying King Creon her defiance of Creon her moral convictions her moral conviction burial of her brother Polynices defying Creon's edict her defiance of King Creon her defiance of authority Defying King Creon Defying Creon's edict |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
family loyalty
divine law moral Duty |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other literary heroines
other tragic figures |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:theater_productions
strong-willed heroic a martyr a tragic figure in literature art and theater other tragic figures |
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
a martyr
a feminist icon |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Theban_plays
Western literary canon the Theban plays the Western canon |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:songs
gptkb:television_shows gptkb:literature gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:tragic_figure gptkb:artworks gptkb:music strong-willed defiant graphic novels modern adaptations a tragic figure a rebel a martyr many actresses self-sacrificing a heroine |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:artworks academic discussions cultural critiques |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a classic of Western literature
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
the concept of justice
the concept of family the concept of loyalty |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
bravery
|
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:Thebes
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkb:philosophy literary studies literature courses political science Literature courses |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
her sister Ismene
|
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:feminism resistance defiance |
| gptkbp:is_tragic_because |
her commitment to family
|
| gptkbp:is_tragic_heroine_in |
Antigone (play)
|
| gptkbp:is_tragic_heroine_of |
gptkb:play
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Ancient_Greek gptkb:German English translated into many languages originally in Ancient Greek |
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Jean_Cocteau
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:choir
gptkb:tragic_figure dramatic irony symbolism imagery irony foreshadowing tragic flaw tragic irony allusion |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
analyzed in literary criticism
examines the role of women in society considered a classic of Western literature addresses the conflict between individual and state explores themes of civil disobedience |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Creon |
| gptkbp:moral |
loyalty to family vs. state
divine law vs human law burial of Polynices individual conscience vs. law |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Jocasta
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:fate gptkb:sacrifice blindness gender roles defiance fate vs. free will loyalty to family burial rites |
| gptkbp:music_style |
five-act structure
audience knows the outcome |
| gptkbp:musical_elements |
gptkb:Meditation
choruses arias orchestral interludes |
| gptkbp:narrative |
linear
the themes of fate the conflict between state and individual |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
foreshadowing
dialogue-driven |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
the consequences of pride
individual vs. state |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
Grammy Award nominations
International Opera Awards nominations Grammy Award wins |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Creon gptkb:Haemon gptkb:Ismene |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Eurydice
gptkb:Tiresias gptkb:Creon gptkb:Haemon gptkb:Ismene |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:La_Scala,_Milan
|
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Royal_Opera_House
gptkb:Opéra_de_Paris gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The dead are not dead."
" I am not afraid of the consequences" " I will bury him myself" " I would rather die than betray my brother" " The dead are not dead to me" " There is no greater evil than a lack of justice" " I will bury him myself." " I would rather die than be dishonored." " The dead man and the living are not the same." " There is no greater evil than men." " The law of the gods is greater than the law of man." “ I will bury him myself.” " There is no greater evil than men's stubbornness." " I am not afraid of the consequences." " It is not for me to judge the dead." " The dead are not dead until they are forgotten." " There is no happiness where there is no wisdom." “ I would rather die than be dishonored.” “ The dead man and the living are not the same.” “ There is no greater evil than a lack of justice.” " The law is not the law of man." " There is no greater evil than a lack of justice." “ The laws of the gods are greater than the laws of man.” “ The law is not the same for everyone.” “ There is no greater evil than men.” “ The law is not the law.” “ There is no greater evil than men’s injustice to men.” “ Death is not the worst thing.” |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
conducted by Pierre Boulez
conducted by Charles Dutoit conducted by Simon Rattle conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted by Robert Craft |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:fate
|
| gptkbp:orchestration |
orchestra and voices
|
| gptkbp:original_language |
Greek
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| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Jocasta
gptkb:Oedipus |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Theban_plays
gptkb:The_Theban_Plays gptkb:Theban_Cycle |
| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
performed worldwide still performed today performed in major theaters adapted for contemporary audiences |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
classical theater
classical Greek theatre tragic drama tragic performance |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
gptkb:theater
Greek theater modern adaptations international festivals classical theater ancient Greek theater performed in schools classical theatre performed in festivals performed in theaters performed in opera houses worldwide academic performances |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:Germany
worldwide theater worldwide |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
what is justice?
|
| gptkbp:play_written_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
|
| gptkbp:plot |
the consequences of pride
the role of the gods burial rights tragic consequences Antigone's death Antigone's defiance Creon's downfall burial of Polynices Antigone's defiance of Creon Antigone buries her brother Polynices Antigone defies Creon's decree Creon punishes Antigone Haemon pleads for Antigone's life Tragic consequences unfold Creon's decree Creon's edict Antigone buries her brother Antigone defies Creon's edict tragic consequences ensue Antigone's arrest defiance of Creon's edict |
| gptkbp:plot_point |
tragic ending
Antigone's defiance Antigone's defiance of Creon Creon's decree Antigone's burial of Polynices death of Eurydice Antigone's punishment Creon's tragic realization death of Haemon Haemon's plea |
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1952
gptkb:1984 |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1948
441 BC |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Antigone
Antigone (play) Sophocles' play |
| gptkbp:published |
not applicable (ancient text)
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1944
gptkb:1984 gptkb:Theban_Plays 1948 5th century BC The 5th century BC |
| gptkbp:raises_awareness_about |
gptkb:justice
authority moral responsibility gender roles |
| gptkbp:reason_for_punishment |
defying Creon's edict
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
gptkb:Decca_Records
|
| gptkbp:related_character |
the concept of justice
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus |
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Haemon
|
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:loyalty
moral duty feminine strength loyalty to family loyalty To Family |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Creon's downfall
|
| gptkbp:role |
Antigone (play)
|
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
analyzed for its themes
discussed in literary criticism examined for its historical context interpreted through various lenses |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Thebes
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thebes
|
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Eteocles
gptkb:Ismene gptkb:Polyneices |
| gptkbp:structure |
five acts
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Modernist
lyrical neoclassical poetic epic theatre |
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:sacrifice gptkb:feminism gptkb:rebellion the law the family the grave |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:feminism family loyalty moral dilemmas the consequences of pride gender roles civil disobedience defiance sympathy loyalty and honor the power of women loyalty to family the struggle for justice empathy from the audience burial rites law vs. morality Antigone as a symbol of resistance Creon as a symbol of state authority the burial as a symbol of honor the conflict of loyalty state vs individual the state vs. individual |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
individual conscience
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:sacrifice
family loyalty fate vs free will state vs individual |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:law gptkb:literature gptkb:Civil_Disobedience gptkb:fate gptkb:family morality Family Loyalty conflict between law and morality family loyalty moral conflict civil disobedience family honor fate vs free will loyalty to family individual vs. state law vs. morality Fate vs. Free Will law vs. justice |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:fate gptkb:family gptkb:feminism family loyalty moral duty ethical dilemmas gender roles moral conflict civil disobedience family honor fate vs free will discussions of ethics individual vs state conflict between individual and state |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Antigone
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
many languages
translated into many languages |
| gptkbp:was_affecting |
the audience
|
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
gptkb:The_Theban_Plays
|
| gptkbp:was_condemned_by |
gptkb:Creon
gptkb:death |
| gptkbp:was_executed_by |
gptkb:Creon
entombment |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
bravery
defiance defiance of authority |
| gptkbp:writings |
feminist critique
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Bertolt_Brecht gptkb:Jean_Anouilh |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Hercules gptkb:Oedipus_Rex |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|