List of Illustrations
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter One: The Antigone as a Trial Play
Chapter Two: Legal Speech and Argumentation in the Antigone
Chapter Three: The Forensic Question of the Play
Chapter Four: Legal and Religious Discourse in the Antigone
Chapter Five: Antigone’s Closing Argument
Chapter Six: Creon’s Discourse Shift
Chapter Seven: The Verdict of the Antigone
English Translation with Stage Directions and Notes
Appendix A: Trials, Law Courts, and Theatres
Appendix B: Metaphors and Images for Justice in the Antigone
Appendix C: Antigone’s Personal Status under Athenian Law
Appendix D: Visual Depictions of the Meaning of Justice
Appendix E: Reflections on the Antigone and Other Courtroom Dramas
Glossary of Important Names, Terms, and Phrases
Select Bibliography
Index