Antigone Audiobook

Antigone is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in the 5th century BCE The play is part of a trilogy but only Antigone the third installment has survived The narrative revolves around Antigone the daughter of Oedipus who defies the kings decree and buries her brother Polynices in defiance of the law The king Creon orders that Polynices body should remain unburied as punishment for his rebellion against the city
Antigones act of burial is not only an expression of familial loyalty but also an assertion of divine laws over human laws She believes in the moral duty to honor her brother even in death and is willing to face the consequences Creon however sees her actions as an affront to his authority and issues a decree that anyone attempting to bury Polynices will be put to death
As the plot unfolds the clash between divine and human laws intensifies Antigone is caught and brought before Creon where she staunchly defends her actions Creon remains resolute in his decision to punish her regardless of her familial ties The play explores themes of morality duty and the consequences of pride and authoritarian rule
Tragedy unfolds as Antigone is sentenced to be entombed alive The narrative weaves the fates of various characters including Antigone Haemon Creons son and Antigones fianc and Eurydice Creons wife The play culminates in a series of tragic events leading to Creons realization of his own tragic flaw and the devastating consequences of his decisions