Sophocles’ Antigone A Study Guide

Sophocles’ Antigone: A Study Guide Antigone is a play that primarily concerns itself with the polis; the city. How should those in power act? Is it right to question their authority? What steps should be taken against those that challenge the established authority of the city?Sophocles produced the Antigone around the year 443/2BC. The years immediately before and after were a period of tremendous activity and importance for the development of Athens and her empire and also significant for the author of the play himself, as he was closely involved with several of these events.This study guide has been written to complement the learning experience for those who are studying, or are interested in, Ancient Greek Civilisation. In particular, this study guide will assist you in understanding and examining the themes and content of Antigone, a play of enduring fame written by Sophocles. This study guide is intended to complement the learning experience for those who undertake an AS or full A Level qualification in Classical Civilisation. This qualification is offered by both AQA and OCR examination boards and this resource is primarily designed to assist those who are studying for this qualification. However this study guide will also help to laying a sound foundation for those who go on to study the Ancient World at a higher (degree) level as well as appeal to those who are interested in learning more about the ancient world generally and in particular Greek Tragedy.This study guide is designed to be used as a complementary study aide for learners to attain a qualification in AQA or OCR A level qualifications of Classical Civilization.