Shmoop University
Shmoop: Antigone by Sophocles: Plot Analysis
This is a brief plot analysis of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Sophocles
The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Antigone
In this unit, you will be studying a great Greek tragedy Antigone, written by one of the three most famous tragedians, Sophocles. Included are games to help review, background information on Greek culture, a list of characters, a...
Eserver
E Server: Drama Collection: The Plays of Sophocles
Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Sophocles
A discussion of the writings of Sophocles, in particular Antigone, and the theme of the conflict between personal and political matters.
Other
Sophocles: The Man and His Plays
In addition to the usual biographical material and links to English translations of his plays, this includes a long discussion of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles' most famous work.
TES Global
Blendspace: Antigone
An eight-part learning module with links to websites, images, and a video to use while reading Sophocles' Antigone.
Other
Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
Other
Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]
In this instructional activity unit, young scholars investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Antigone
Sophocles famous play, Antigone, is profiled in this interesting site. Read about the characters and their motivations.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Live From Antiquity!
Intended to accompany a reading of Sophocles' _Antigone_, "Live From Antiquity!" provides framework for teaching the "cultural and historical context of Greek drama and its role in Greek society."
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sophocles
(c. 496-406 B.C.) Tragic playwright of Ancient Greece. He wrote many famous plays including Electra, Antigone and Oedipus Rex.