Compare And Contrast Antigone

Upon looking at both versions of Antigone I was able to recognize the differences and similarities almost immediately. Not only do the differences in setting, costumes, and how the characters are portrayed stand out; but, the interpretation between each version of the play gives the impression that while one director focuses solely on the emotion of the characters, Antigone and Ismene, the other tries to tie in the drama of Thebes as a whole during this period.

For the setting of both films it starts out very dark and the music playing in high volume to dramatize the meeting of the sisters. For example, when Juliet Stephenson is playing Antigone the opening scene is in a temple that has very dark lighting and pictures of king Creon hanging all around. Alike, in the film with Irene Papas, the city of Thebes is where the meeting takes place and the beginning has been made to look very grunge and dark to in my mind cast the reflection of the mood at the time. However, a difference in
For example, in the piece staring Papas the characters are dressed in an attire which one would associate with Greek culture during that time period. The men are dressed in armor with swords and the women have long dresses that cover everything but the arms and face with elegant jewels on the gowns. For Juliet Stephenson’s character their attire seemed to fit more with the idea of the Middle Ages time and had a more modern look to them. Moreover, one thing each play had in common was the relationship between Antigone and Ismene was portrayed as if they were very “close knit” and the expressions on each actresses face was very similar to the other play. For instance, when Antigone is giving Ismene the opportunity to help her the character of Antigone gets very serious and focused upon in the camera until Ismene gives her speech about the risks involved with helping her