Nolan Craze
Denise Schnitker
English 2 PreAP
21 October 2015 In “Antigone” by Sophocles, the main protagonist, Antigone, deals with death and a new king. Through the new king comes a law that prevents Antigone from enacting a sacred burial ritual for Polyneices to give rest to the soul. It is not Antigone, However, who is torn about this idea; it is Haimon, Creon’s son. So when Antigone breaks this law, it brings Haimon into conflict about devotion to Creon or devotion to Antigone. After Antigone covered Polyneices body, she was brought before Creon to be judged. Before Antigone could be taken off to die, Haimon interjects. In the play, Haimon states that he wishes to see laws passed for justice. However, Haimon also does
Denise Schnitker
English 2 PreAP
21 October 2015 In “Antigone” by Sophocles, the main protagonist, Antigone, deals with death and a new king. Through the new king comes a law that prevents Antigone from enacting a sacred burial ritual for Polyneices to give rest to the soul. It is not Antigone, However, who is torn about this idea; it is Haimon, Creon’s son. So when Antigone breaks this law, it brings Haimon into conflict about devotion to Creon or devotion to Antigone. After Antigone covered Polyneices body, she was brought before Creon to be judged. Before Antigone could be taken off to die, Haimon interjects. In the play, Haimon states that he wishes to see laws passed for justice. However, Haimon also does