How Long to Read Antigone

How Long Does it Take to Read Antigone?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 38 minutes to read Antigone by Sophocles,

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The gods never move faster than when punishing men with the consequences of their own actions. Desperate to gain control over a city ravaged by civil war, Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's rebellious brother. Outraged, she defies his edict. Creon condemns the young woman, his niece, to be buried alive. The people daren't object but the prophet Teiresias warns that this tyranny will anger the gods: the rotting corpse is polluting the city. Creon hesitates and his fate is sealed. Sophocles' great tragic play dramatises the clash between the family and the city and, with high poetry...

How long is Antigone?

Antigone by Sophocles, is 96 pages long, and a total of 24,576 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Antigone Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to read Antigone aloud.

What Reading Level is Antigone?

Antigone is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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