“There are hurdles, there are handicaps, hardships you have to face in life, but you hope for a great future” (Kapoor). In the play Antigone the protagonist displays courage despite the unjust upheld laws in her time. From the start, Antigone has an idea of what she’s trying to accomplish. The thing she doesn’t know herself, is whether she will be victorious or not.
Right off the bat, tension is established through the conflict between Antigone and her sister, Ismene. “Creon is not strong enough to stand in my way” (1.36). In any city with a corrupt leader or dictator there will ALWAYS be somebody bound to defy the unjust laws; in this case, it’s Antigone. Since not many people have the audacity to stand up for what is right, Antigone’s will …show more content…
But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say that this crime is holy…” (1.56-58). The lock around the side of her face represent the assertiveness that is found in Antigone. Not budging or even considering to take another approach is uncommon, but staying true to what you intend to accomplish is difficult when it seems you’re on your own.
“That must be your excuse, I suppose. But as for me, I will bury the brother I love” (1.68-69). All Antigone wants is to bury her brother with the honor he deserves. Something as simple as that is prohibited by law, which is under what Creon’s authority. Loyalty is the entire purpose for her actions, and the infinity symbol is there to emphasize the importance of family and the devotion she has.
Understanding what you can and cannot have is difficult, especially for children, “...Think how’ll they’ll hate you when it all comes out. If they learn that you knew about it the whole time!” (1.77-78) The baby bottle and tear is there to display how somebody can attempt to guilt trip their own sibling for not wanting to help. Just like a child, Antigone is upset with the fact that Ismene does not want to get caught up with the
Right off the bat, tension is established through the conflict between Antigone and her sister, Ismene. “Creon is not strong enough to stand in my way” (1.36). In any city with a corrupt leader or dictator there will ALWAYS be somebody bound to defy the unjust laws; in this case, it’s Antigone. Since not many people have the audacity to stand up for what is right, Antigone’s will …show more content…
But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say that this crime is holy…” (1.56-58). The lock around the side of her face represent the assertiveness that is found in Antigone. Not budging or even considering to take another approach is uncommon, but staying true to what you intend to accomplish is difficult when it seems you’re on your own.
“That must be your excuse, I suppose. But as for me, I will bury the brother I love” (1.68-69). All Antigone wants is to bury her brother with the honor he deserves. Something as simple as that is prohibited by law, which is under what Creon’s authority. Loyalty is the entire purpose for her actions, and the infinity symbol is there to emphasize the importance of family and the devotion she has.
Understanding what you can and cannot have is difficult, especially for children, “...Think how’ll they’ll hate you when it all comes out. If they learn that you knew about it the whole time!” (1.77-78) The baby bottle and tear is there to display how somebody can attempt to guilt trip their own sibling for not wanting to help. Just like a child, Antigone is upset with the fact that Ismene does not want to get caught up with the