... I am also going to compare and contrast their characters. In regards to the heroic code, they both fulfill the requirements that would make them heroes. Oedipus was the king of Thebes, whose world was turned upside down with the revelation of a few certain events. His daughter, Antigone, also went through a ... string of events that led to her untimely demise as well. Oedipus was a confident king who was revered for solving the riddle of the Sphinx. After he saved his land from the curse of the Sphinx, there was a murder case that was brought to his attention. He was told that ... the ...

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... they are courageous and have a fatal flaw of pride. But no two people are the same, and they have there differences too. In both of the plays Antigone and Oedipus are very noble people and do what's right. Antigone feels that all people even her brother deserved a proper burial; "with all honorable observances due to the dead". ( ... her because the most important thing to her is that she does what is the right thing to do so her brother may have a good after life. Oedipus is also as noble as Antigone is. He knew he had to do what was right so he thought it was his duty to find the kille...

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... State to follow her values and morals by burring her slain brother. The actual rank that I have chosen for these main characters blameworthiness is as follows: Creon, Oedipus, and last but not least Antigone. This was not any easy chose for they are all to blame for their actions as is any one, however Creon, who ... , and on his journey to his new home he came to the land of Thebes where he had won the kingship by solving the riddle of the sphinx. As the King of Thebes he wanted his land to be prosperous and have happy people living in the city. However, no one was happy because nothing ...

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... but, in spite of everything, is proven to be useless. Most kings are happy with life but Oedipus and Creon experience tragic events, which make them miserable. After killing the Sphinx, Oedipus has been enjoying being the king of Thebes, married to Jocasta, and had four children. But the ... happiness does not last forever because the oracle cursed Thebes with a blight. "Oedipus ruled as a kind and beloved king for many ... upon Thebes. Crops failed, and the people grew hungry; disease spread among the Thebans, and they could not be cured" (2, Bennett and Kerr). Oedipus had everything ...

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