The Merit of Adaptation: An Exploration of Adaptation in Regard to Sophocles’ Theban plays and the Role of Antigone within the Story

Author

Hogan T. Holt, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25772/XZTW-9R11

Defense Date

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts

Department

Theatre

First Advisor

Jesse Njus

Second Advisor

Aaron Anderson

Third Advisor

Keith Byron Kirk

Abstract

The creation of an adaptation is extremely challenging and time-consuming, but with the right tools and inspiration, that task of creation can be eased. By looking at three different adaptations of the Theban plays, the goal of creating a new adaptation of this series of plays can be achieved. At the same time, this adaptation can achieve a goal of highlighting an important character from the original set of plays, Antigone, and give her a role that elevates her to the main protagonist across all three plays, thus allowing the Theban plays to become a more feminine piece that works well in our modern society.

Rights

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Is Part Of

VCU University Archives

Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

4-30-2024