typical or perfect example. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) There are many works that are referred to as a

“classic,” but how many can actually be considered a “classic,” really? I would define the word classic as

a benchmark to which all other works in a particular genre are compared or emulated to throughout time.

Most works that are called classics are not classics at all, not to take anything away from them, but are

merely masterful works of art. The Ancient Greeks and Sophocles, on the other hand, are classics and

have withstood the test of time and are still inspiring artists of today. Woven into the graceful folds of

Ancient Greek literature, such as Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone, are the classic concepts, motifs,

philosophies, and underlying themes which western civilization has adopted as all its own.

Before we can discuss the impact of the Ancient Greeks and Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Antigone,

on the present, we first must take a look at the history of tragedy itself. The early beginnings of tragedy

can be traced back to around 700 B.C. The early tragedies were performed at four festivals throughout th

law. Antigone is faced with disobeying her uncle Creon, the king of Thebes, who won’t allow one of her

was most noted for the fact that he went against convention and included a third actor, as opposed to two

something truly revolutionary. Something that breaks the mold and goes against the norm. Sophocles

which all professional basketball players greatness is measured, so to were all Ancient Greek dramatists

Festival of the Winepress at Lenaea in early February, the Festival of Tasting at Anthesteria in early

knowing that this will save a life, thus being an exception to the rule. (Anonymous, 1-2)

Some topics in this essay:
Doll’s House, BC Unlike, Ancient Greek, Sparknotes Context, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Dionysus Greek, George Lucas, Coincidentally Antigone, Ancient Greece, Creon Helmer, twenty-two centuries, proper burial nora, tragedy antigone, sparknotes context, doll’s house, pop culture, anonymous 2, underlying themes, ancient greeks, ancient greek, star wars,