Antigone by Jean Anouilh

Antigone

Jean Anouilh with Christopher Nixon (Translator)

1 hour, 48 minutes first pub 1944 (editions)

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The body of Polynices, Antigone's brother, has been ordered to remain unburied by Creon, the new king of Thebes. Antigone's faithfulness to her dead brother and his proper burial, and her defiance of the dictator Creon, seals her fate. Originally ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,339 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
reflective 56%
emotional 54%
sad 49%
tense 37%
challenging 24%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
funny 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 19%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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