Monday, January 30, 2012

Sophocles' Antigone: various cultural interpretations




After watching the 1961 Greek version (click here) of the Sophocles play:



And the English 1983 production :(click here)

Complete and post your response to the following questions - (you can copy and paste from Word here)

1. Which is more true to Sophocles script and in what ways?

2. What themes does each version choose to highlight more and what effect does it have?

3. Which version did you like the most and for what specific reasons?


Aim to be as specific and detailed as possible in your responses - in order to develop a strong sense of personal connection and understanding of the text.

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