'Antigone' by Jean Anouilh - "Analyse Anouilh's use of variety dramatic devices in his presentation of Antigone in the scenes leading up to her arrest"

"Antigone", written in 1942 by the French playwright Anouilh, is based upon the original "Antigone" the third play in the trilogy of "The Theban Plays" written by Sophocles, of Ancient Greece, in around 450 BC. "Antigone" is based upon the age-old conflict between the requirements of human and divine law. Although Anouilh's version of "Antigone" is significantly similar to its original by Sophocles, there are substantial differences between the two plays. There is the chorus depicted as …

…mforting and again, when compared with her anxious nurse, Antigone appears slightly selfish. These characters surrounding Antigone draw out different, contrasting guises and without them, she could appear to be something she is not. In conclusion, the dramatic devices used by Anouilh set the scene perfectly, captivating the audience, intriguing them further with the powerfully delivered tableau, the insightful views of the chorus and the opposing personalities to Antigone create a heightened atmosphere of suspense.