Out of 100 plays of Sophocles, only seven of them have been reminded until now. Among those plays, Antigone is a play about the struggle between state and family. ... Creon, the new king of Thebes, has sworn to uphold the law. ... His arrogance and anger are both displayed repeatedly throughout the play. ... Our hearts and altars Are stained with the corruption of dogs and carrion birds That glut themselves on the corpse of Oedipus" sons. ...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The title of the play is Antigone. 2. ... Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king of Thebes. ... Through out the play Creon and Antigone never back down from each other. ...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School