... the consequences of her actions as she plainly states to Creon: "I say I did it; I deny it not. Would you aught more than take my life, whom you did catch?"" (Sophocles 17,19) This shows that Antigone takes full responsibility of her actions and accepts death while Snowden flees the U.S. to avoid being thrown in jail. In a way, Snowden is more of ... , she answers, "Because it was not Zeus who ordered it the unchangeable unwritten code of Heaven; This is not of today and yesterday, But lives for ever, having origin"" (Sophocles 17-18). Antigone provides the reason that she broke his law ...

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... the power of Creon and the State. When Creon asked Antigone, " you made free to overstep my law?" (Sophocles, 17), Antigone replied by stating, "Zeus who ordered it, Nor Justice, dweller with the Nether Gods, Gave such a law to men- (Sophocles, 17). It can be seen here that Antigone not only greatly respects the powers of God, but she also will uphold ... ...

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... . And for this selfish but divine deed, she is condemned. By the death of Antigone and Creon, Sophocles, conveys a message that, despite of the consequences, divine law always dominates (George 17). Towards the latter part of the novel, antagonist Creon also realizes this very same fact, and apologizes to the citizens of Thebes and Antigone. By this Sophocles proves that, one ... ...

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... your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return" (ch. 3 line 17-19). In the end when all is said and done Adam, Eve and the serpent gave of some good things. They gave us free will, which is the power of ... ...

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... hope. I prefer life at its worst to death at its best." (41) Another characteristic of a tragic Greek is their high position. These three, even though Hecuba's through marriage, all have a very high status in society. The reason that most Greek heroes are of a high status is because they have a lot to lose and all tragic Greek heroes have to lose something; sometimes even ... ...

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Antigone A man of high rank and stature, consistent in action, but he must also have a flaw in character that enables him to commit an imprudent act. This depiction can completely characterize Kreon, king ... his role as king. In the beginning of the film, the camera shots of Kreon are always subjective and looking up at him. This helps to reveal Kreons dictatorship and high rank. Such scene as the chorus is standing on the staircase leading up to the door, in which Kreon enters with much light, indicating his importance to the scene. ... the impression of being a father lecturing his son wit...

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... supports Creon. "Man the master When he weaves in the laws of the land, and the justice of the gods that binds his oaths together, he and his city rise high-- but the city casts out that man who weds himself to inhumanity thanks to reckless daring " (Sophocles, 77). The chorus is saying how Creon's laws are right and they know ... law prevails: no towering form of greatness enters into the lives of mortals free and clear of ruin " (Sophocles, 92). People of Ancient Greece value the laws of the gods high above anything else. They believe rules that come from the gods are powerful and are...

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... it be from a man/ we must not let the people say that a woman beat us" (11. 733-4). His actions are premeditated in his pride. Antigone's obstacles are greater than her high moral principle of satisfying the wishes of the Gods and breaking the law of Creon: Her burden is compounded because she is a woman. It is implied that the same fate ... , not the "one miscalculation" that is a standard trait for a tragic hero. Creon is unyielding. Only in the end does he see the error of his ways. It is not of high moral character that he has his epiphany. He sees his wrong doing through the loss of...

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... entire play; her one downfall is her tragic flaw of pride and being driven by emotions. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, the king, and she truly belongs in the high position of princess in the royal family of Thebes. Antigone has good morals and intentions throughout the play. She wants to see justice served even if she has to disregard ... Creon. A better plan of action would have been for Antigone to address Creon about her feelings instead of immediately disobeying his law, the law of man. Antigone belongs in her high and royal position as the princess of Thebes. She is Oedipus" ...

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... depicts the essence of the tragic hero. Through the character of Creon, Sophocles effectively conveys the essential elements of a tragic hero. Creon is, first, king of Thebes, thus illustrating his high state, but he more importantly embodies innate characteristics of nobility and virtue. In addressing the Chorus, he declares, "These are my principles. Never at my hands will the traitor be ... not as easily distinguished. However, despite similarities between the plights of Nora and Torvald, Nora proves a better candidate. A character of wealth, Nora clearly fits the traditional charact...

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... true tragic hero. It may not be completely clear, but when looked at closely Antigone fits Aristotle's mold of the tragic hero easily. She fits into the aspects of having a high position, being too good nor too bad, and having a single flaw that brings out her demise. Antigone gains respect throughout the play and manages to lose it all in the ... end. Antigone is of a high social position in the play. She is powerful in the community and backed by many of the citizens of Thebes. She is not the strongest person like Creon, but she ... ...

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... the play. He is the figure most akin to the classical Aristotelian definition of the traditional tragic hero. In Aristotle's book, Poetics, the philosopher defines a tragic hero as someone of high status, flawed, afflicted with hamartia (tragic flaw) and hubris (arrogance), is punished severely, and in the end gains wisdom. The character of Creon is more emotionally developed, and the breadth ... ...

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... for her brother rather than out of fear of a man. Antigone is willing to die by the gods if she must, although she believes that they shall hold her in high reverence for her actions. She displays true pride in herself and perseverance against society and men. She goes on to say that, "And if I am to die before my ... ...

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... in the play all seems to be doomed for death and tragedy. There were many conflicts that occurred throughout the play whether it is between choosing family over the law, high class and low class, or the decision to do right over wrong. The lost of loved ones was due to the stubbornness of a tyrant king, Kreon, who refused to give ... ...

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... playwright, has written a new play entitled Antigone. To successfully produce his play Sophocles must follow specific guidelines set up by the state by first making an appeal to the Archon, a high official who chooses three contestants to participate in the Dionysiac Festival. Sophocles must present Antigone as part of a group of three tragedies and one satyr play, and if deemed acceptable ... ...

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... laws of tyrannical men, such as Creon. Antigone is shown as an individual in the play because of the way she defies the law of Thebes in order to serve a high law, the law of the Gods. Creon's laws however, sometimes do not follow divine law, and this is where Antigone's main conflict with Creon occurs. When talking to Ismene, speaking ... ...

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... a select vocabulary and inflection in his voice, his point would not have been made to Creon or the audience. It is the characters job to keep the audience aware of high times and low times in a drama and word usage and tone are very important in that aspect. As you can see, without one element there is no drama. Antigone was ... ...

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... play. Creon initiates the tragedy by establishing a punishment, that he feels is appropriate, to serve his nieces rebellious crime. When discussing the nature of a tragedy, the person is usually born high in the ranks of society and must also possess a tragic flaw, which originates from within and usually manifests itself through poor judgment or extreme arrogance. Creon possesses poor judgment based ... ...

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... the prophet Teiresias. Teiresias informs him that the gods side with Antigone and that what she did was not wrong. Teiresias continues by telling Creon that, "It is you- your high resolve that sets this plague on Thebes" (1124-1125). This, in fact, is the information that changes Creon's viewpoint of the role of gods in society. By the end of ... ...

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... the amount of pride a man has and whether he is arrogant or modest in his pride. In Creon's case, he was very ignorant and arrogant, and he had to pay a high price for those mistakes. Through these ploys, Sophocles separates the laws of man, from the laws of the gods, and obviously the laws of the gods overpower man's habitual lives ... ...

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... all should obey the laws set forth by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious, state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, holds the beliefs of the gods in high reverence. She feels that the laws of the gods should be obeyed above all others, especially when in respect to family. Creon has a very strong opinion about the laws of ... ...

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... his authority has been disobeyed. He threatens the Sentry with the death if he does not find the criminals who buried Polynices". Here Creon is revealed to be a man of high ideals but of immense pride and self-rightousness. Haemon, Antigone's fiance, and Creon's son tells him that the people of the city feel it would be Hall 5 better to spare ... ...

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... doesn't see the good in anyone. He also has a issued with material wealth, which is present through out the book such as when it was parent/teacher night at his high school, Pencey, and his principle would greet the wealthy parents of students. He would not associate himself with people who were poor. The impact of characters in the story change ... ...

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... him. It's the same man from earlier, but those weren't keys that you saw. He had a gun in his hand now. Fortunately, he hasn't seen you standing due to the high shelves. He aims the gun right at the cashier. It's at this moment that you must decide whether you are going to be brave or a coward. You have to decide ... ...

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... Asclepius, which is linked to the opening of the first public hospital. B. History Sophocles" life spanned the Golden Age of Athens. The city-state was at it's cultural and political high. All male citizens were required to participate in local politics while all citizens lived by and loved their city-state. Sophocles" #reading audience understood the importance of a good tyrant and ... ...

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