Antigone

About “Antigone”

Jean Anouilh's play Antigone is a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek myth. The story follows Antigone, daughter of Oedipus and Jocaste, who rebels against a human law that forbids the burial of her brother Polynices. Set during the Nazi occupation in 1944, the play explores themes of resistance, justice, and moral integrity. It portrays Antigone as a strong character who stands up to authority in the face of injustice. The work highlights the conflict between individual conscience and state power.