Main Line School Night

NEW Civil disobedience, explosive grief, defying a tyrant, conflict and betrayal within a family - Sophocles' tragedy Antigone is over two thousand years old, yet it's still incredibly resonant today. Conflicts in Boston, Ferguson, Syria, Argentina, and many other places have been interpreted through allusions to the play. Read and discuss the play together while learning about the history and culture of Athenian drama.