Contemporary adaptation by Roy Williams brings classic themes to a modern audience for enhanced engagement
Edited specifically for 16 to 18 year olds to support student study and discussion
Includes the full playtext for comprehensive reading and analysis
Suitable for classroom use and literary study
Publication in the Plays for Young People series by Methuen Drama ensures educational value
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by Roy Williams
When Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's unruly brother, Antigone's anger quickly turns to defiance. Creon condemns her to a torturous death: she's to be buried alive.
Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams takes Sophocles' play and, by placing it into a contemporary setting, brings this classic tale vividly to life.