Episode 7, Duality in the Ode to Man: Antigone 354-383
In this episode, Joseph covers the second half of the Ode to Man in Sophocles' Antigone, lines 354-383. He looks at the meter of the strophe and antistrophe to show Sophocles' theme of duality in the ...
22 Okt 201911min
Episode 6, That's so Deinos: Antigone 322-352 October 21st, 2019
In episode 6, Brendan begins the Ode to Man with a deep discussion on deinos. Performances Referenced:Antigone by Sophocles translated by Robert Fagles [1985]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgAVZcw1b2...
22 Okt 201913min
Episode 5: Discussion of Kreon's Leadership and Modern Interpretation (304-331)
In episode 5, Lyle discusses the nature of Kreon's leadership in lines 304-331 and various aspects of modern interpretations of Antigone with a student of a different academic background.
17 Okt 201930s
Episode 4, Kreon's Accusations and Miscalculations, Antigone 280-303
Laura breaks down Kreon's response to the news that the body of Polynices was burried, discussing both the details of the Greek and the complexity of Kreon's character and motivations.
15 Okt 201912min
Episode 2, Kreon's Proclamation: Antigone 191-214
Dylan McKibban discusses the latter half of Kreon's first speech in the play and how its connections to a previous passage complicate who the hero of the play really is. This is followed by a brief co...
10 Okt 201913min
Episode 3, Messengers in Greek Tragedy: Antigone 215-242
Classics students Cassandra Winkley and Rachel Prichett discuss the messenger trope in Greek tragedy, and the Guard in Antigone as a pseudo-messenger.
10 Okt 201911min
Episode 1, Introductions: Antigone 1-99
Prof. Deborah Beck introduces the series with a discussion of the characters, language, and themes in the prologue of Sophocles' Antigone.
16 Sep 201916min
