The Exploration Of Antigone By Sophocles

The exploration of Antigone, a play by Sophocles, through the interactive orals has developed my knowledge and understanding of the play, as the effects of time and place on social and cultural context is discussed. It allowed me to consider others’ opinions, some of which contradicted my own.
As Antigone contravenes King Creon’s decree of Polynices unburied body, the contradicting matters of state and law, and family arise, encouraging readers to consider their own beliefs of right and wrong. The actions of Antigone and Creon revealed their priorities, which led me to question myself of the actions I would take if I were in Antigone’s or Creon’s situation. Although I understand Antigone for her strong-will and dedication, and believe she was right to bury Polynices, I respect Creon for his open-mind towards the end; a characteristic Antigone did not possess. …show more content…
Before Antigone, I never took burial into serious consideration, however I did believe burying a dead body is ethical. I was able to comprehend the seriousness of burial in Greek culture, and understand why Creon denied Polynices of dignity, and why Antigone buried him. In Chinese culture however, Creon’s actions were understandable, and Antigone ridiculed for disobeying the law. Unities of time and place in Antigone allowed me to understand the circumstances Antigone and Creon were faced with within Greek