Antigone by Jean Anouilh

72 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics play dark emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Antigone was originally produced in Paris in 1942, when France was an occupied nation and part of Hitler's Europe. The play depicts an authoritarian regime and the play's central character, the young Antigone, mirrored the predicament of the Frenc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,606 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
reflective 62%
emotional 53%
sad 46%
tense 38%
challenging 25%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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