Antigone, the daughter of cursed Oedipus, fights for the proper burial of her brother in this Greek tragedy. Law calls for her treasonous brother's boAntigone, the daughter of cursed Oedipus, fights for the proper burial of her brother in this Greek tragedy. Law calls for her treasonous brother's body to be left in the open with neither burial nor funeral rights, and her uncle, King Creon, justifies it as a righteous punishment for a traitor. Following the laws of the gods and finding the action immoral, Antigone stands up for her beliefs and gives her brother a proper burial. She must face the repercussions of committing the crime.
Antigone centers around law, morality, and judgement. Parallels between Antigone and our current time are fascinating to pick up on....more
As a child, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Peter Pan and the Lost Boys' spontaneity and free spirit, Tinker Bell's sass, the kind-hearted Darling sibliAs a child, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Peter Pan and the Lost Boys' spontaneity and free spirit, Tinker Bell's sass, the kind-hearted Darling siblings, and the villainous Captain Hook and Smee. Now, I still do, and it's been refreshing to actually read Peter Pan, in script form no less, picking up details forgotten after so many years. Although the book does have some very lengthy, detailed stage directions and descriptions (that almost remind me of a novel!), it does have a nice amount of whimsy added to the plot since this version includes a storyteller.
Peter Pan tells the story of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, who fly off to Neverland with Peter Pan, a mischievous young boy who wouldn't grow up. The siblings meet the Lost Boys (a gang of young boys led by Peter) and Tinker Bell the fairy, and they have adventures with mermaids, Indians, and a ticking crocodile– all while being sought after by pirates. J.M. Barrie gives glimpses of the pirates' "good" sides, which I believe was a nice, realistic touch. However, I found the story a little darker than expected and quite heartbreaking at times, such as when (view spoiler)[ the Lost Boys and Peter asked Wendy, a young girl, to be their mother because she was the only maternal figure they had, or when Peter would bring the youngest generation of Darlings with him to Neverland until they grew up, and then he'd move on to the next generation. Also, Mr. Darling is quite an... *interesting* figure. Hm. (hide spoiler)] Peter Pan portrays the fantasy of staying carefree and innocent forever– fit for those wanting a witty, engaging adventure facing the reality of growing up.
"Second to the right and then straight on till morning!"
