Antigone

The Greek tragedy Antigone, Sophocles has a cast of characters whose beliefs, outcomes, and emotions are breached and compromised due to one person, Antigone, which is why the play is named after her. It must be pointed out that Creon, while he strives to be a powerful and wise ruler, this sometimes goes over his head. He truly believes in law, and this belief that he believes others share, the dedication that civilians have due to obedience, is his downfall. So when Antigone crosses that line,…

I 'm talking about how Creon is a Tragic Hero in the story of Antigone which was written by Sophocles. In the story Antigone the King of Thebes Creon is a tragic hero. He stoned his niece even though everyone tells him that they disagree with him which is hubris. He was the son of Menoikeus, he affected the audience by fear and/or pity, and he has realize he has made an irreversible mistake. In the story Antigone the author Sophocles has created the character Creon who is the new King of Thebes…

534-535) says Creon as Antigone explains why she’s defied his decree and buried her brother. Creon is one of a few who admit that they think of Antigone as someone who is a foreigner or an outsider, which is a part of the build up for Antigone to believe that of herself. Creon compares her to a “slave” (Sophocles, l. 532), which are typically non-greeks who have been conquered by the Greeks and brought back to work for a master. This comparison implies that though Antigone is not a slave, she is…

In Sophocles’s Antigone, Antigone, who was mourning for her diseased brother, morally believed it was right to break the law and bury him. Antigone tries to get her sister, Ismene, to help her in the act of burying their brother, but she refuses (Sophocles). Ismene states that she cannot break the law, or disrespect her citizenship by burying him (Sophocles). Their brother, Polyneices, was treated unfairly by not being buried alongside with his brother Eteocles, who Creon, the King, allowed a…

He claims to favour the interests of the city over all but then shows his true colours by both acting and ranting like a tyrant. Antigone is steadfast and determined in her aim - she fully believes that the rule of god must take precedence in this matter regarding death, as well as revealing her belief that it is the family that is more important than the state. In contrast, it is Oedipus’ desire to serve his adopted city, and to release it from its’ suffering, that propels him toward the awful…

the aspects involved and make a decision on their own. In Sophocles’ play, Antigone¸ there is a representation of changing and conflicting loyalty when death occurs. Sophocles’ characters have different allegiances in their heart as represented by their actions and words throughout the conflict of the…

Upon reading The Epic of Gilgamesh and Antigone by Sophocles were able to draw a connection in the way both of these pieces view women in society. Both pieces show, women were once seen as frail beings that should stay in their places and be brought out just to please men. Fortunately, we as a society have come far in terms of women being viewed as more equal to men than in the late B.C. times but that does not mean women are finished gaining the same rights that men have. During The Epic…

characteristics make up a tragic hero? Some characteristics of an excellent tragic hero are born into nobility, responsible for their own fate, endowed with a tragic flaw, doomed to make a serious error in judgement, meet tragic death and etc. In the play Antigone by Sophocles, the play talks about how Creon became king because he was the next family member to be the ruler of the town. He came up with a law and if anyone broke it, they would face stoning in the town square. Because of…

The Two Sides of Antigone Antigone is a strong willed young woman that makes a difficult decision to disobey the king’s rule. Making the decision to disobey King Creon’s edict comes with a heavy consequence; for both herself and the people that love her the most. Throughout both plays Antigone tries to convince Creon why it is right to give her brother, Polyneices, a proper burial. He has been deemed a traitor by the King and shall receive no burial of his body while his brother Eteocles was…

Antigone is a tragic drama written by Sophocles. Antigone shows how the clash between the moral obligation of one person and the pride of another person can produce catastrophic results. Though Antigone is a classic and ancient play, some of its themes are still relevant in today’s society. For instance, Antigone demonstrates how impulsive decisions can cause severe damage to an individual and the people around him. This theme is still pertinent in today’s society. Over the years, there has been…