Why Are We Obsessed With Antigone?

Antigone, the ancient Greek play, is being adapted in several theaters across New York City.

Critic Helen Shaw explains why Sophocles’s anti-heroine feels so relevant today.

She explores the play’s themes and the enduring power of Antigone as a figure that continues to speak to modern audiences.

United States, New York City

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