Antigone (Sophocles)

Antigone, a tragedy by Sophocles, explores themes of loyalty, duty, and morality. After her brother Polynices dies fighting against Thebes, King Creon orders his body to remain unburied as punishment. Antigone defies this decree to honor her familial and divine duties, even though it risks her life. Her act questions authority and individual conscience, highlighting the struggle between state law and personal ethics. The play examines the consequences of moral conviction, demonstrating how pride and stubbornness can lead to tragedy for all involved.