Antigone by Sophocles

Antigone

Sophocles

66 pages first pub -441 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective slow-paced

Description

The gods never move faster than when punishing men with the consequences of their own actions. Desperate to gain control over a city ravaged by civil war, Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's rebellious brother. Outraged, she defies his ed...

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Moods

dark 62%
emotional 48%
sad 47%
reflective 44%
tense 35%
challenging 29%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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