The time frame of the play "Antigone" by Sophocles is set in ancient Thebes, shortly after the events of the Theban civil war. The action unfolds over a brief period, primarily within a single day, as Antigone confronts King Creon regarding the burial of her brother Polyneices. The immediate events and emotional turmoil are presented in real-time, emphasizing the urgency of Antigone's moral dilemma and the consequences of her choices.
Antigone takes place in ancient Thebes, before the Trojan War.
It was around the time of 431 BC. it was before the christian era, or before Christ.
Antigone does not refer to her father as a general in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone calls her father by his name in the opening lines of the play. At the same time, she discusses the latest actions taken by her uncle King Creon. She refers to Creon as a captain.
Sophocles
in thebes
Antigone takes place in ancient Thebes, before the Trojan War.
It was around the time of 431 BC. it was before the christian era, or before Christ.
Antigone, Ismene, Polyneices, and Eteocles
HUBRIS (thinking too much of yourself)
The time frame for Ancient Greece is 2000 BCE to 1450 BCE.
Antigone does not refer to her father as a general in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone calls her father by his name in the opening lines of the play. At the same time, she discusses the latest actions taken by her uncle King Creon. She refers to Creon as a captain.
Sophocles
in thebes
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.
Yes, the setting of the play "Antigone" can be different.Specifically, the concerns that the play addresses are timeless in when they can take place. They also are universal in where they can take place. So just about any time period, set or location may be used.
Brothers
the old man