Theme Of Justice In Antigone

Justice is a concept that is hard to define. It is often defined by laws that society must follow, and everyone believes that it they are broken that person is a criminal. That is not always the case though. Sometimes if a law is unjust the only option is to break it to achieve true justice. That is the only way that change can happen. In Sophocles’s Antigone the main character breaks the law because it is unjust. Through her actions Antigone shows that if a law is unjust then breaking it is okay to do, as long as it is done to pursue justice.
The writings of Sophocles can be viewed as antagonistic and debatable. This belief is evident in the play Antigone. Through the characters in the play Sophocles presents different views of justice. The characters in the play have differing views of what justice really means.
Antigone is the most just character in the play. She never disrespects, belittles or hurts anyone while pursuing justice. Antigone holds an extreme reverence and high esteem for the gods. She believes that the god’s laws should take precedent over all others, especially in relationship to …show more content…
Through the Characters we see jealousy, courage, passion, and commitment displayed. Each character attempts to gain control to the point that discord and devastation is the result. Despite all of this Antigone attempts to achieve justice for her brother. Antigone deals with the emotions that we all as human beings feel. She has to balance her morals and what she feels is right against situations that may go against those desires. Often people have to make a stand on issues and decide how far they will go for their beliefs in what is just. Antigone displays great courage in the play by standing up for what she believes is just. She is so determined in her beliefs that she is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, her own life. She knew that the law was unjust and that she had to break it to achieve true