In this engaging discussion, guests Edith Hall, Oliver Taplin, and Lindsay Coo explore Sophocles' 'Antigone', a pivotal Greek tragedy. They delve into the intense conflict between Antigone and her uncle Creon, highlighting themes of morality versus authority and familial loyalty. The role of Tiresias as a prophetic figure offers profound insights into impending doom. The emotional fallout from loss and despair, particularly Eurydice's tragic reaction, is examined, alongside the play's enduring relevance as a symbol of resistance and its feminist interpretations in contemporary contexts.
