Antigone
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Antigone is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, written around 441 BCE. It is part of the Theban Plays trilogy, though it stands as an independent work. The play focuses on the conflict between Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, and King Creon of Thebes. After a civil war in Thebes, Creon declares that Antigone's brother Polyneices, who fought against the city, is not to be buried. Antigone defies this decree, prioritizing divine laws and family loyalty over the king's orders. Her act of defiance leads to tragic consequences, exploring themes such as duty, justice, individual versus state, and the role of women in society.