The focal point of Sophocles’ Antigone is the protagonist’s desire and search for justice. Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, is the play’s tragic heroine who fights against the evil Creon, the current King of Thebes. Her rebellion against the king was ignited by her thirst for justice, stopping at nearly nothing to combat the immoralities standing in her way. In her heart, the sacredness of family and honor is the pinnacle aspect of her life. These beliefs of hers create the source of conflict and drama found within the play, and eventually lead to her own death. While she does perish, her demise is the spark for all critical events in the play and create the meaning and purpose of the literature.
Antigone’s definition of justice is the …show more content…
In her eyes, it is not only important, but necessary, to maintain loyal and loving to one’s own family, despite their actions. What creates her search for justice is the issue ordered by Creon, Antigone’s uncle and current King of Thebes; it is declared an interdict to bury Polynices- the son …show more content…
Despite the fact that she perishes in her quest for justice, she achieves eternal glory and life for obeying the gods. Even after pleads from her sister and indignant threats from Creon, she chooses to bury her brother instead of leave him to the wrath of nature. In her eyes, honoring one’s family is not only morally right, but a law. She remains faithful to the gods and abides by their laws in order to reach justice. Her success in attaining justice is larger than any earthly concept; it would mean receiving respect and glory, and living eternally after her death. By burying her brother, and facing the punishment established by Creon, her idea of justice was achieved. The idea of honoring the gods is a large aspect of the play, and those who go against the philosophies of the gods will suffer the greatest in the end. Creon is the embodiment of these themes, for he is the character who chose pride and power over the gods, and was the character who agonized the
Antigone’s definition of justice is the …show more content…
In her eyes, it is not only important, but necessary, to maintain loyal and loving to one’s own family, despite their actions. What creates her search for justice is the issue ordered by Creon, Antigone’s uncle and current King of Thebes; it is declared an interdict to bury Polynices- the son …show more content…
Despite the fact that she perishes in her quest for justice, she achieves eternal glory and life for obeying the gods. Even after pleads from her sister and indignant threats from Creon, she chooses to bury her brother instead of leave him to the wrath of nature. In her eyes, honoring one’s family is not only morally right, but a law. She remains faithful to the gods and abides by their laws in order to reach justice. Her success in attaining justice is larger than any earthly concept; it would mean receiving respect and glory, and living eternally after her death. By burying her brother, and facing the punishment established by Creon, her idea of justice was achieved. The idea of honoring the gods is a large aspect of the play, and those who go against the philosophies of the gods will suffer the greatest in the end. Creon is the embodiment of these themes, for he is the character who chose pride and power over the gods, and was the character who agonized the