Antigone (Director's Playbook Edition, Annotated)

In Sophocles' poignant tragedy, "Antigone," a young woman grapples with the conflict between familial loyalty and the law when she vows to give her deceased brother a proper burial, defying King Creon's strict edict. This powerful narrative explores themes of duty, pride, and moral dilemma, as Antigone's actions challenge the authority of the king and test the boundaries of loyalty. Translated by F. Storr, this edition brings to life the timeless struggle between personal conviction and state control.