A&E _______________ L
TI he CI ac I camas P rint
WEÓNEsdAy, FebRUARy 28, 2001
Antigone: a tragedy or only agony?
DAISY BAIN
Staff Writer
Antigone's burial ritual for Polynices in
Antigone is now play
ing at the Portland Cen
ter Stage until March
18.
Should you go to see
it? Maybe you should
sit back and read this
article and decide for
yourself.
This Greek tragedy
begins after a bloody
civil war where
Antigone and her sis
ter Ismene are the only
survivors of a cursed
family. Their brothers,
Polynices
and
Eteocles, have killed
each other during the
war fighting on oppo
site sides.
Their uncle has be
come the new king by
default, and has or
dered Eteocles to be buried as a
hero and Polynices to get no burial
as a sign of disgrace for not fighting
for him. He ordered it forbidden,
with death as the consequence, to
bury him.
This is where Antigone gets very
mad and willfully disobeys the or
ders of the king by burying her
brother. She gets caught and is sen
tenced to death.
Now you would think that this
sounds like an ok play, right? Well,
in my opinion, the story idea is great.
The play also includes a bit of
incest and some nudity. In fact, I
thought the girl who played the sis
ter was absolutely hilarious. Being
nude while delivering the humor was
a good touch to accent the comedy,
however, I didn’t like the perfor
mance.
There were some very confusing
moments in the play for me. Such
as, every ten minutes or so, the ac
tors would stop what they were do
ing and chant something in unison.
The king's son Haemon (Michael A. Newcomer) urges Antigone
(Christina DeLaine) to become his lover.
Also, they had all of the actors on
stage at all times. So while the main
event was going on, you also could
see what everybody else was do
ing. To me, this just made every
thing appear very busy. Too much
was going on and it made it very
hard to follow why everything was
happening.
I would give the play two thumbs
down. The plot was good, but I think
they could have made more impact
on the audience if they kept it simple
and to the point.
But don’t take my word for it. Go
and see the play for yourself. You
just might understand it all better
than I could.
-
K
<= -A.
t
■
•rz'S*
’v»
By Chris LundareiT^
Aries: Today you are in for a real
treat. The heavens are poring out
their blessings all around you. Re
lax and enjoy the ride.
Taurus: The direct approach has
been a dismal failure. It’s time for a
littlesubterfuge. A bit of back-stab
bing may be necessary evil, but be
careful whose back you’re aiming
at.
Gemini: The pressure’s building.
The situation looks hazardous but
if you don’t react now, things could
get terribly messy. Be decisive and
take action.
Cancer: Fortune’s wheel is turning
in your favor. Seize the day while
you can. If a lucrative opportunity
presents itself, take it. The odds are
on your side.
Leo: Today’s the day for friend
ship. Get in touch with an old chum,
or branch out and fittd a nqw.
solemate. If you smile, the world will
smile with you.
Virgo: The stars are urging you to
live up to your name today. Chas
tity will be the key to improving your
situation. Abstain from all excess
until equilibrium returns.
Libra: If life seems drab, romance
may be the answer. The time for shy-
ness and humility has passed. Your
secret crush has only seemed unin
terested because they’re waiting for
you to make the first move.
Scorpio: The casting of bones indi
cates that it’s time for a change. Your
personnel quest is to find a new way
of thinking. Resist returning to your
old ways; the benefits will be nu
merous.
Sagittarius: Your hunger for
NJ.
*
‘A'3'
¿"s. <
'—«*
« hmm SS m
power will be your ruination if you
cross the wrong person. Less
crushing of your foes and more
goodwill toward men will make you
far happier in the long run.
Capricorn: Put your nose to the
grindstone, turning your full atten
tion to your work. Be industrious,
but beware of taking on too many
new projects. Focus on what you
know.
Aquarius: A mask of happiness
hides deep insecurities. Don’t take
things at face value, but be a com
fort to those in need. Your healing
touch is in high demand.
Pisces: The court is without a
jester, and today you’ve been
elected. Spread your goofiness
throughout the world and embrace
the idiosyncrasies that make you
special. Go crazy!
ever
Completing your college education has never been simpler or more affordable!
The Linfield College Adult Degree Program is available to you on campuses
throughout theregion—which means you can earn your bachelor’s degree
dr certificate dose to home, in evenings and on weekends.
UTURE o
Choose a career that matters
Exercise Science and Wellness
Undergraduate Completion Program
Train for a health and fitness career at the foremost university
for natural health sciences in the U.S., combining traditional
exercise study with a strong nutrition component, internships,
. activity classes and related electives.
You’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to finish your education.
With Linfield, the opportunity is now!
Increase your income possibilities. Realize your potential.
For a private college education at a public university cost,
call Linfield today.
MARKETING
Additional Options—Summer massage intensive, dual major in
nutrition and eligibility for exercise certification exams
ACCOUNTING
Career choices? How about...
MANAGEMENT
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Personal trainer, exercise specialist or massage therapist
with an exercise specialty
Corporate wellness educator
Graduate student in exercise/related health fields
425.602.3330
BASTYR
UNIV ER S I T Y
'Ju»t north of Soattl»'
exercise.bsstyr.edu
D egree P rogram
PERSONAL ATTENTION ♦ CLASSROOM BASEO INSTRUCTION
BUSINESS INFO SYSTEMS
f INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COMPUTER INFO SYSTEMS
BACHELOR'S DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES
HUMAN RESOURCE MNGMT
ct us at (800) 452-4176 or visit our web site at www.linfieki.edu/dce
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
«g»M . Ü
———■—-------- —¡¿¿Nine convenient locations throughout Oregon & SW Washington___ ‘Y
------------------------.------- :_______ —Nine convenient locations throughout Oregon X, *
ALBANY • ASTORIA • CENTRAL OREGON • COOS BAY • EUGENE • LONGVIEW • MCMINNVILLE * PORTLAND • SALEM*