The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone by Seamus Heaney, Sophocles

The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone

Seamus Heaney, Sophocles

79 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction play poetry dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Sophocles' play, first staged in the fifth century B.C., stands as a timely exploration of the conflict between those who affirm the individual's human rights and those who must protect the state's security. During the War of the Seven Against The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
challenging 45%
sad 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 9%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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