What are some allusions in Antigone and Oedipus the King?
“‘Antigone’ takes place in Thebes and contains many fundamental allusions. Thebes, Teiresias, Zeus, Aphrodite, and Danae are five specific Greek references made in “Antigone.” These allusions help piece together the play and unifies the drama. “Antigone” takes place in the kingdom of Thebes. Oedipus once ruled Thebes–Polyneices and Eteocles brood a bloody battle for the right to the throne only resulting in two deaths and Creon for king. Polyneices, Eteocles, Antigone, and Ismene are all children of Oedipus. Eteocles is on Creon’s side and […]” – see link http://www.bookrags.
