"Antigone", written by Sophocles, is a typical Greek tragedy, complete with suicide, murder, and betrayal. There are definitely multiple themes to this incredibly famous play. However I believe the most pertinent theme is that the laws of God and the laws of man will always differ. However other relevant themes include the tyrannical treatment of women against men of power in Greek society and a slightly watered down but also applicable theme would be that sometimes lessons must be learned in the hardest manner.
The plot of the play is in a typically complicated tragic manner. King Cre…
