Definition: "Antigone," a Greek tragedy, revolves around the themes of courage, sacrifice, and powerlessness. The protagonist, Antigone, fights for her family's survival against her husband's tyranny during the Peloponnesian War in ancient Greece. "Antigone" is the name given to the daughter of Agamemnon (the king of Sparta), a man who is also the father of her half-brother Eileus. The story emphasizes the power of family and the importance of moral integrity, even in extreme circumstances.