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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
‘Antigone’ has always been my favorite Sophocles play. This 'version', bought up to the time of the Second World War, deals with the discussions around being part of the resistance in occupied France. It works for me. I even like the gentle humor as the guards try to escape their responsibilities.
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
My absolute all-time-favourite, Antigone never leaves my side. it was a love at first sight.
I love her quite love for Hemon, her determination, how Anouilh talks about theatre and about people having roles to fulfill and things to do and things to say. I love that nobody is wrong, yet they can't be saved. I find this book heart-wrenching, but also deeply inspiring when I face a hard choice.
I love her quite love for Hemon, her determination, how Anouilh talks about theatre and about people having roles to fulfill and things to do and things to say. I love that nobody is wrong, yet they can't be saved. I find this book heart-wrenching, but also deeply inspiring when I face a hard choice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Death of parent
This one really made me think. You have to agree with Antigone's position from the beginning, but the genius of the play is that Creon can be right too. I'm still not completely sure who I agree with more in the end, but I can't stop trying to decide between them.
[ We are still looking for 2 Gardes (male) and Le Page (boy) for the French edition. If you’re a francophone or a francophile and interested in recording a few lines, or if you know someone who would be interested, please let me know et tout sera réglé :) ]
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« C’est laid un homme qui a peur ! »
If you've already read this fantastic play and wanna re-read it, it might be a great opportunity to hear it -while reading. It is now possible to listen to this play, read by a bunch of native English speakers, here on LARA. The translation is available in French -if you're also interested in French! Just hover the mouse over each word/sentence, et voilà!
P.S.
There's also the French Edition of Antigone going on here , but as you can see/hear it's not completely done yet. We still need some more volunteers for some roles. You can read more about it here on Manny's review.