OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL GDST
Department of Classics
Prof Barbara Goff, Daughters of Antigone
March 19, 2018 at 4.30 pm
Professor Barbara Goff, a specialist in ancient Drama and its reception and a senior member of the Classics Department at Reading University, will be speaking on ‘Daughters of Antigone’.
Sophocles’ Antigone is one of the most powerful political plays of antiquity and, perhaps, one that has been more often adapted and rewritten than any other classical tragedy. It is also widely studied by pupils preparing for Classical Greek, Classical Civilization or Ancient History GCSE and A Level examinations.
Professor Goff’s talk will introduce a few important modern adaptations of Antigone to see what kind of an impact the Greek heroine has had over time. Whether French, African or Syrian, what ideals does Antigone hold out for? Do the new versions make reference to the Greek play, or is Antigone now completely separate from her ancient roots?
The talk will be followed by a Question and Answer session on “Classics at University”. During this session, Professor Goff will answer student questions about the study of Classics and Classical reception at University in general, but also about specific degree programmes at Reading University in particular.
The talk will be of direct relevance to anyone studying a Classical subject at GCSE or A Level (year 10-13 students) and, of course, to anyone interested in Classics and/or classical reception.
There is no charge for this event. Students under 16 should be accompanied by their teacher but sixth formers are welcome to join us independently. To book your place please email Dr Niki Karapanagioti at with a list of names as soon as possible and at the latest by Friday 5th March.
The event will start at 4.30pm and will finish between 5.30pm and 6.00pm.
The address of the school is Oxford High School GDST, Belbroughton Road, Oxford OX2 6XA; main telephone 01865 559888.
We are a city centre site, so there is limited parking on site. It is possible to park on Belbroughton Road or use public transport.
We look forward to welcoming you to OHS!