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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Antigone by Sophocles: Plot Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief plot analysis of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Antigone

For Students 9th - 10th
An eight-part learning module with links to websites, images, and a video to use while reading Sophocles' Antigone.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Antigone

For Students 9th - 10th
Sophocles famous play, Antigone, is profiled in this interesting site. Read about the characters and their motivations.
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Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Sarus Crane

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Sarus Cranes (Grus antigone), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the writings of Sophocles, in particular Antigone, and the theme of the conflict between personal and political matters.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Live From Antiquity!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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."
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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Sophocles: The Man and His Plays

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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TheatreHistory.com

Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Eserver

E Server: Drama Collection: The Plays of Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
(c. 496-406 B.C.) Tragic playwright of Ancient Greece. He wrote many famous plays including Electra, Antigone and Oedipus Rex.
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Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.

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