A Light from Thucydides on the Problem of Sophocles' Antigone and its Tragic Meaning By The Late Professor Ahmed Etman

https://www.academia.edu/9369882/A_Light_from_Thucydides_on_the_Problem_of_Sophocles_Antigone_and_its_Tragic_Meaning?nav_from=c9df861c-58e6-4832-9c42-b3c1525d898a The paper explores the connections between Thucydides' historiography and Sophocles' tragedy "Antigone," arguing that Thucydides reflects a tragic ethos in his depiction of Athenian Democracy. It critiques existing interpretations of "Antigone" that misrepresent its thematic unity and character dynamics, especially the roles of Antigone and Creon. By examining Thucydides' work, the author aims to provide a balanced interpretation of "Antigone" that emphasizes the tension between familial loyalty and civic duty, framing the tragedy within the context of Athenian political life.