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Yes, the play "Antigone" is a work of fiction in the sense that the actions and the dialogue are the product of the imagination of Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, it is unknown whether Sophocles' story is based on actual places, people and events. The only information on Theban Princess Antigone and her family comes from works of fiction meant to entertain and instruct cultured audiences in ancient Greece. But Sophocles' birth place was Colonus, the death place of Antigone's father. His adult life was spent in Athens, where the story of the Theban royal house was well known. Antigone's story therefore was either purely a popular work of fiction or one based on fact.
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When is the play 'Antigone' set?
in thebes
Who is the writer of the play Antigone?
Sophocles
How did Antigone kill herself?
In Antigone (Sophocles) Antigone hangs herself in the final stage of the play, inside the cave. In the Legend of Antigone through Mythology She married Creons Son, and He killed himself and Antigone.
What role did Oedipus play in the play Antigone?
the old man
Does Eurydice die in Antigone?
Yes, Eurydice, the wife of Creon commits suicide in the play 'Antigone'.
In the play Antigone what is the four kids names?
Antigone, Ismene, Polyneices, and Eteocles
What is Antigone struggling with in the play Antigone?
HUBRIS (thinking too much of yourself)
When is the play 'Antigone' set?
in thebes
Who is the writer of the play Antigone?
Sophocles
How did Antigone kill herself?
In Antigone (Sophocles) Antigone hangs herself in the final stage of the play, inside the cave. In the Legend of Antigone through Mythology She married Creons Son, and He killed himself and Antigone.
What roles did Polyneuices and Eteocles play in the play Antigone?
Brothers
What role did Oedipus play in the play Antigone?
the old man
Does Eurydice die in Antigone?
Yes, Eurydice, the wife of Creon commits suicide in the play 'Antigone'.
Verbal irony in the play Antigone?
An example of verbal irony in Antigone is the "good Creon". He is actually considered bad by Antigone and therefore her statement is ironic.
What is the first choral ode about in the Shakespeare play Antigone?
Antigone is written by Sophocles. It's about how great man is.Shakespeare didn't write Antigone. Sophocles did.
Was the play Antigone spoken in rhyme?
inded
What is the best play in greek theatre?
Antigone.
