Sophocles'(496-406) second most famous play Antigone contains many contrasts. ... While Antigone has gained her self-respect by clearly and publicly stating her beliefs and her loyalties, (in the words of Sophocles, Antigone has regained the "proud fullness of her being-. ... It is Sophocles' story of family honor and family bonds versus loyalty to the state and the law. ...

• Word Count: 1529
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School

This form of persuasion can be seen in the characters of Plato's Crito and Sophocles" Antigone. ... Another example of the inability to persuade comes from Sophocle's Antigone. ... Sophocles creates another dispute in Antigone between family members. ...

• Word Count: 1633
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School