Antigone - Historical Context
Antigone - Historical Context
Antigone - Historical Context
Anouilhs Antigone
Overview
1. Sophocles Version
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b.
2. Anouilh's Version
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b.
c.
Time Period
Antigone may of led to Sophocles being appointed as one the ten generals to lead a military expedition against Samos
Island.
Although the play shows no real signs of propaganda, it could of made him more favorable in the public's eyes.
Censorship
connections were less clear
performed in theatre in 1944
theatrical importance
Symbolism
The French Resistance = Antigone
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Overpowering
Ominous
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