As one act of terrorism and vengeance follows another in Israel and Gaza, I have been thinking about Sophocles’ Antigone, a play presented in Athens in 441 BCE, during a tenuous peace bracketed by two long wars.
Thank you so much, Rona! Antigone cannot be silenced! She speaks loudly through ages and cultures. There are so many versions and re-conceptions of the play. I can't keep up. I'll be writing about our girl again soon, this time with a political slant. I would love it if you felt like restacking any of my posts in Notes. (Also, believe it or not, 'Starter Dog' has been on my TBR list, and when I saw your name I thought, hmmm, how do I know that name? How lovely to be in touch with you.
How kind of you. I'm touched. Sadly, this breach can't be repaired. Writing about the lost ashes will help. I'm drafting an essay. Families do give one excellent material, do they not.
Nope. I know the feeling. Hope you get it back soon. Btw, if you belong to Binder Full of Memoirists on Facebook, I've been posting about Starter Dog there.
Elizabeth, I’m coming late to your essay in Antigone and saddened to realize that the issue of being unable to bury the unburied still persists in the Middle East. Years ago as a college student in an acting class, I performed a soliloquy by Antigone. I’m reminded that the past is always with us and so appreciate your deep dive into the classics.
Thank you so much, Christine! I never imagined how terrible the situation would become. We watch helplessly. It was so scary to publish that first post. I’m glad I did - I love the Substack community.
This is fascinating and thoughtful!
Thanks for reading! Your post really resonated with me - illness as a form of suppressed voice. Been there.
It's great to connect with someone who understands! Thank you.
How beautifully you have connected Antigone to the mourners of today. The classics have endured for a reason.
Thank you so much, Rona! Antigone cannot be silenced! She speaks loudly through ages and cultures. There are so many versions and re-conceptions of the play. I can't keep up. I'll be writing about our girl again soon, this time with a political slant. I would love it if you felt like restacking any of my posts in Notes. (Also, believe it or not, 'Starter Dog' has been on my TBR list, and when I saw your name I thought, hmmm, how do I know that name? How lovely to be in touch with you.
P.S. I am profoundly sorry for the familial rupture that intrudes upon your mourning.
How kind of you. I'm touched. Sadly, this breach can't be repaired. Writing about the lost ashes will help. I'm drafting an essay. Families do give one excellent material, do they not.
For a lifetime.
Seriously? You have heard of my violet by a mossy stone? Readers are mostly loving it, but as is so often the way, there aren’t enough of them.
Yes, and I don’t remember where I first noticed it. Could it have been on Book Bub?
Just lost internet while trying to restack your post about the first sentence of your beloved book! Did it make it under the wire? Drat.
Nope. I know the feeling. Hope you get it back soon. Btw, if you belong to Binder Full of Memoirists on Facebook, I've been posting about Starter Dog there.
That's it! Yes! See you there. Thank you for the lovely restack and Note.
Just gave it another shot. Let me know if it didn't show up. I truly loved the post I restacked, and I'm looking forward to reading more.
Elizabeth, I’m coming late to your essay in Antigone and saddened to realize that the issue of being unable to bury the unburied still persists in the Middle East. Years ago as a college student in an acting class, I performed a soliloquy by Antigone. I’m reminded that the past is always with us and so appreciate your deep dive into the classics.
Thank you so much, Christine! I never imagined how terrible the situation would become. We watch helplessly. It was so scary to publish that first post. I’m glad I did - I love the Substack community.