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Sophocles was born in 496 BC at Colonus village near Athens, Greece. He grew up in a wealthy family, whose father was a manufacturer of armour. He received well-rounded education, from poetry, music, dancing, to gymnastics. His wealthy and educational background prepared him to be a leader in many aspects of public life. He was an active member of the government and a major influence on Greek arts.

Sophocles was one of the most famous playwrights of classical Athens’ tragedy. He became a success in the golden age of drama for Greece in the fifth century BC. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 120 plays, although only seven complete tragedies remained. He was the most celebrated playwright who competed in more than 30 dramatic competition at the Festival of Dionysus. He won 18 times, and he always won higher than the second place every time. 

Antigone is of the most famous tragedies of Sophocles which still remains today. In Antigone, Sophocles raises the concerns of conflict between civic versus personal loyalties and religious mores.

1. Introduction

Antigone is a play that was written by Sophocles. The presentation of this play began at around 441 B.C. It was a good example of the extent of Sophocles' artistic work. This play has greatly impacted literature. Antigone is a female offspring of the cursed King Oedipus. The girl's two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, end their own lives battling for control of the city Thebes. The new ruler of Thebes, Creon, who assumed the position of authority after the brothers' deaths, chooses that Polynices won't be allowed to be buried in the sacred area. This consequently brings about significant divine wrath that is propelled onto the character's prophet, Creon. This play has been depicted to be politically correct from a diverse scope of time. Inside every period, many individuals will see an alternate translation. The time at which this play was written likely added to Sophocles' implications. The play can be seen as an opening expression of Athens' the point at which it was advancing from the Aristocrac

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