Antigone

In Antigone, one of the main issues raised by Sophocles is moral belief and its relationship with secular law. Sophocles throughout the story touches on the point of secular law not taking precedence over religious law. Sophocles uses this theme in the story to make the case that sometimes it is better to follow moral code and not secular code, as Antigone did. Firstly, Creon followed his own laws over the gods, which resulted in great misfortune for him, Sophocles uses this as evidence that…

the story of “Antigone,” written by Sophocles, there are many different characters all with their own unique impact. With having many characters like Sophocles does, it may become difficult for some readers when trying to determine which character is the true Greek tragic hero. The two most obvious choices for readers when choosing a Greek tragic hero would be Antigone or Creon. These two characters in most opinions have the biggest impact upon the story. Although Creon and Antigone both show…

first, differing some chose people over pride which many consider is the right thing. Frequently, battling with pride seems like a lose, lose situation. Go against my word or show mercy. Either way someone will find your decision wrong. In the play Antigone, Creon deals the issue of pride stemming from his decisions. The quote implies that when you’re on a bad path, it 's never too late to fix the bad. The hardest thing, is to admit that you are wrong. The point Sophocles makes is valid, due to…

Bri Chapman Antigone The Gods play an important role in greek society. The greeks believed that the Gods were the cause of everything. Lightning bolts shooting out of the sky meant Zeus must be angry. A hurricane comes in off the coast, then Poseidon must be feeling anxious. In greek stories the gods were always in control of everything. If one person: human or god, became out of hand, the gods would punish that person. Disobeying the gods always came with consequences; which Creon didn’t…

Throughout the play “Antigone” the concept of Divine Law versus Human Law is very prevalent. The king of Thebes, Creon, forbade anyone from burying Polynices because he is a traitor to the city. He is to be left on the battlefield unburied and unmourned. Antigone becomes upset because she believes her dead brother is a victim of injustice. She intends on providing that for him. The idea of leaving her brother alone, unburied, in a field where he may be devoured by wolves, vultures, and other…

Rules Of God Vs Rules Of Man Antigone says “Yes”, Zeus did not announce those laws to me, and justice living with the gods below.” (lines 508-509) Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character to the point of these two characters having conflicting motivations. These conflicting motivations cause the characteristics of anger, disrespect, and unreasonableness to be highlighted within Creon’s character. Ultimately, these conflicting motivations develop Creon as a tragic…

Antigone is a play about two brothers on opposing sides of a war. Both were killed in battle and the new king Creon has ordered one to be honored while the other to lie unburied. Antigone, one of the sisters, defies Creon’s order and buries her brother Polyneices. Once Creon learns what Antigone has done, he orders her to be imprisoned in a cave. Antigone argues with Creon about morality and what the gods would want. Teiresias, the blind prophet, warns Creon that the gods are on Antigone’s side…

Similarities & Differences of the King and his Niece The play Antigone written by Sophocles has three main characters in it, Antigone and Creon being two of them. He was the first playwright to introduce the third character to Greek plays; before that it had only been two. Although they bear enough similarities, the differences between Creon and Antigone are quite pronounced. Creon and Antigone are, actually, unlike most people would think, similar in some critical ways. Both of them are…

Antigone is a tragedy, written by Sophocles. It is the third of the three Theban plays but was the first written, chronologically. The play expands on the Theban legend that predated it and picks up where Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes ends . The play circumscribes various characters but Antigone is the one who is some way or the other connected to all the characters of the play. The most probable theme of the play is secular laws v divine law. Thus the conflict between secular law and divine…

The story of Antigone has one main conflict and that would be the customary rite burial of Antigone's brothers Eteocles and Polyneices. Antigone has more loyalty towards her family rather than the loyalty to the state. Antigone says to Ismene that Creon has made it clear that he will give the proper burial according to Antigone and Ismene's family customary rites, but is not doing the same for Polyneices. Antigone asks Ismene if she would help her give Polyneices the proper burial, but she…