Antigone by Jean Anouilh

Antigone

Jean Anouilh

76 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics play dark emotional reflective fast-paced
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Full Length, Tragedy / 8m, 4f Produced in modern dress in New York with Katherine Cornell and Sir Cedric Hardwicke, the Galantiere version of the Greek legend comes from a Paris that suffered under the heel of tyranny. The play's parallels to mode...

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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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