Sophocles' Antigone

Written around 441 BCE, 'Antigone' is the third play in Sophocles' Oedipus trilogy.

The story takes place in Thebes, where Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, defies King Creon's law by burying her brother Polyneices, who was declared a traitor.

This act of defiance leads to a series of tragic events, including the deaths of Antigone, her fiancé Haemon, and Creon's wife.

The play delves into themes such as the tension between personal morality and state law, the nature of justice, the role of fate, and the dangers of excessive pride.

It is a thought-provoking work that has been widely discussed and analyzed for centuries.