... that prevent the citizens from committing certain acts. One would certainly expect these laws to be for the common good of the people. However, the ambiguous laws made by Creon's government end up doing the complete opposite. This can be clearly seen thorough the character of Antigone. Antigone's loss of life is caused by ambiguous secular laws, which ironically prevent her from following ... the divine laws. Divine laws as George puts it, are the laws made by Gods, for the safety of the citizens. In Antigone the only character in Antigone, that seems to have the knowledge of these laws...

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... necessity. The Greek belief was that if you did not give a person the proper burial then their soul would wander ceaselessly, never finding peace. Antigone knew that by giving Polyneices a life in the after world she would never have to spend sleepless nights feeling that a decree had kept her dear ... is much more important. Born into the family of Cadmus, Antigone fate was doomed to end in tragedy, and as those who had passed before her she fought each moment for what she believed in-the unity of relatives. When Antigone chose to go against Creon's word she was really just ... obeying...

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... law is good and right, sometimes a lawmaker can make a bad decision, thus affecting how a state behaves morally. A classic example of this is in Antigone, when Antigone breaks a law to please the gods. She did what was right in the eyes of most, instead of that which was right in the eyes of a ... toward the gods" law to bury all dead. Civil disobedience is disobeying a government-made law that is wrong, but anarchy is the want for no government at all. Antigone obviously did not want anarchy, only simply to do what was right. And in this case, it just happened to be against the kingdom'...

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... places the central characters in a position where they must choose between following the man-made laws of King Creon or those established by their gods. In "Antigone," an ongoing battle between brothers Eteocles and Polynices ultimately ends with their deaths. King Creon, their uncle, announced that he was denying Polynices' a proper ... ends up obeying the laws of the gods, and disregarding the man-made rules of her uncle, the King. As a result, Antigone is sentenced to death by live burial for defying his law. King Creon was setting an example and sending a clear message to the people t...

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... this story, Creon, King of Thebes, sentenced Antigone to death for giving her brother, known to Creon as a traitor, a proper burial after he forbid it. Both characters showed they are very stubborn, yet Creon is narrow-minded, while Antigone fearless. The stubbornness alone that these two characters show ... is what leads to the fatal ending. The three deaths at the end could have been prevented had Antigone ... reason to want her sister to help with a proper burial, but it is irrational to give your life for someone who already passed away. It was stubborn of Antigone to keep on with h...

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... Creon, it shows her strong will and independence. She is the only one who has enough strength and bravery to speak back to a man. Antigone takes a strong stand, representing the highest ideals of human life - courage and respect for the gods. She had such strength and excessive pride that she disobeyed Creon's law by burying her brother, Polyneices, with honor. It is ... laws will die, but whoever doesn't resist will live on. To an ancient Greek audience, this may serve as a warning, but to those of the modernity, it shows that Antigone died only for what she believed in. By refusing to...

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... that citizens must obey the law to keep peace in the community, even though we may disagree with it. For example, Creon has no real desire to put Antigone to death. Creon knows that Antigone is far more useful as an ally to Thebes then a martyr. Although Creon does not want to, he ... determined so she feels like she has nothing to lose. It seems that she has prepared herself for death, and has no care for the affect on the state of government or causing anarchy throughout the community. Antigone's actions have caused a disruption of peace in the community, although that was not apart h...

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... 't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them". This quote exemplifies the perfect reasoning behind Antigone's actions in burying her brother Polyneices. In Antigone by _______ despite the threat of death for defying Creon's edict, Antigone goes ahead and buries her brother simply because of her strong sibling love, religious obligations and taking a stand in the social/ political ... wants to take all the pride in burying her brother but merely because she wants to protect her sister as well. Ismene not being there for her at the beginning can also reason for Ant...

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... should not make assumptions about whether or not something is right or wrong, unless the answer to that is apparently clear. Antigone believed that the actions she took were done for the right reason, because they adhere to the law of the Gods. In opposition to that, Creon believes that the actions ... strong beliefs (Segal Sophocles 65). Charles Segal says in Sophocles' Praise of Man and the Conflicts of the Antigone: She chooses the divine command over the human compulsion, and rejects life with it's compromises for the absolutes of death. Indeed, in her terms these absolutes are, par...

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... events indused by pride and the fear of changing their past actions and the outcome of the future. Antigone, a stong willed fighter, believed that by burying her brother she would atone for how his body was treated after his death. One could say that Antigone was against the law of man and only believed in the natural laws of the universe and Gods ... body that was left to decay uncovered she merely did it because it was her own brother. Antigone knew her actions where wrong and against the law of the King, but she was also ready to face the consiquences for her actions. As any human wo...

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... that position. By tragically losing all, one is forced to feel sympathy toward him, and for always doing what he thought was right, and be loyal to what he thought would farther and protect his kingdom. Antigone possesses the qualities everyone admires. She is defiant, strong-willed, rebellious, brave, loyal, and ... qualities with cruelty, authoritativeness, loyalty, and pride. By the end of the play Antigone is exonerated for having buried her brother Polyneices and also for going against the law that was set by Creon. Even though she had excused for her actions, she still lost her own...

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... against the State? The importance of divine law versus the adherence to the laws of the state is a major theme explored throughout the play, Antigone. Creon (the king of Thebes) denounces Polyneices (Antigone's dead brother) as a traitor, for he battled against his own city in a war. He has left the dead body of Polyneices unburied and out in the open as carrion. The ... act, the Sentry enters again, this time with Antigone. The Sentry tells Creon that Antigone is responsible for giving Polyneices the rites of burial. Creon asks Antigone if this is true. Antigone informs him that, indee...

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... case you have forgotten. Nobody is going to be able to say I betrayed my own brother." Despite the consequence of death, Antigone follows through with her beliefs and gives her brother the proper ceremony for a dead soldier. By carrying through with her beliefs, Antigone not only shows her strength and courage, but also her commitment to her family. Family is very important to ... downfall. At the beginning of the play, she talks with her sister, Ismene, about giving their dead brother a suitable burial. Antigone asks for Ismene's help and explains to her the consequences of breaking th...

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... in the play Antigone results from a major struggle between two sides. Creon is extremely stubborn and insists that the law of the state must be obeyed even when it conflicts with the higher moral law of the gods. Immorally, Creon orders that the dead Polynices is to remain unburied for his ungratefulness ... toward his city. Willing to risk her life in his honor, Antigone secretly buries her brother. A sentry reports to Creon that she disobeyed his orders. Antigone's love and courage toward Polynices causes her to disobey Creon even though ... man, if need be, then let a woman get the b...

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... them suffer nothing worse than they mete out to me- 1 Here, we can observe Freud's theory about the need for self-preservation and it's disruption by social anxiety. At first, Antigone did not care if she was sentenced to death because all she wanted was to bury her brother and she thought that ... people will fallow the sentry, he decided to punish the sentry. Furthermore, everyone was against Creon's awful laws but no one dared to confront him. "Antigone: They see it just that way but defer to you and keep their tongues in leash." 5 Creon did not know about this, he thought that ... w...

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... correspond with his views. One play that displays a relative theory is the Greek playAntigone? written by Sophocles, one of the greatest thinker's of his time.Antigone? has some of the same thoughts and ideas thatLetter from Birmingham Jail? suggest. Although there are some similarities to Dr. King's views, the playAntigone? does ... This action is that of civil disobedience. The steps of action that Antigone took do not follow the exact guidelines of Dr. King. Although many aspects of her actions were similar, they were not exact. All of the criteria for the law that was passed by Creo...

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... the ancient times, the ruler of the land is the protector of traditions and family law and also the superior person that decides what is good and beneficial for his people. Antigone is right for standing firm on her decision to give Polynices a proper burial because it has been a tradition in the family and Creon should have respected it. According to Beuhausen (2008 ... ), the play Antigone presented a "conflict between two different legal systems." These two legal systems are the law of the state and the family law. Creon represented the law ... today, the government represents Creon ...

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... and ideas in a passive, nonviolent way. It can be used when one believes that they are morally right, and that others will agree with them. Antigone conveys this thought when she tells, "No one will ever convict me for a traitor" (Page 61). In a nonviolent from, Civil Disobedience is a basic human right. Often society has laws that individuals feel is immoral, or unjust ... . Antigone decided to bury Polynices, for she was obeying the gods, even though it was declared illegal by Creon. "Look on me, you noble sons of Thebes- the last of a great line kings, I alone, see what I ... suffer ...

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List some reasons you think Creon should or should not of changed his mind. If he would have changed his mind about Antigone, people might have look at him different. Although if he did not change his mind he would make everyone afraid of breaking the law or disrespecting him. I believe Creon should ... not have changed his mind because he was establishing a sense of order in the city, by setting an example. He is filling people with fear through Antigone to make people think twice about breaking the law. This, to me, is setting a sense of respect and honor. Although I do believe he went a li...

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... while they were alive was to please the many gods they worshipped. They built temples for their Gods, made statues to symbolize their Gods, and had a different God to explain things that we now say are an act of mother nature. Antigone perceived her actions to be courageous and valid, and Kreone, the King, perceived ... blasphemous. The entire story focuses on deciding who's right. The question arises, "Did Antigone take proper action?" Was it right to go against her Uncle Kreon's wishes and go ahead and bury her brother that was to be left out for the vultures? Would it have been better...

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... did not deny her actions or go against her punishment. People might say that she should be admired because she stood up for herself and did what she thought was right. I believe Antigone should be admired and worthy to be honored because she did not deny her actions of burying her brother when she knew ... think that this would show and tell people not to be afraid to say or do what you think is right. Antigone would be a good role model for many people. She wanted to do the right thing for her dead brother. Yet her idea of the right thing to do didn't agree with some people such as Creon...

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... are many elements of society in that day and time you have to take into mind> In my mind Antigone can still be a good citizen of Thebes even if she disobeyed Creon's edict. According to Webster's Dictionary there are two separate definitions for the word citizen. The definitions are as follows, "1: an inhabitant of a city or town; especially: one entitled to the ... not allowing Antigones's brother to be buried. Is Creon perceived as a bad citizen of Thebes? No of course not. So if Antigone should be put to death for breaking a state law of Thebes then Creon should be put to death for b...

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... ancient Greek writers. In Plato's Apology and Crito, through critical reasoning, Socrates acknowledges the word of the law. In contrast, Sophocles" play Antigone makes the point that justice should be put ahead of the law, otherwise more problems can surface instead of good. Comparing and contrasting these ... much more so to use it against your country." (51 c) Social obligations, to Socrates, take priority over ethical obligations. On the contrary, in Antigone, Sophocles portrays an opposite view on law and justice, than that of Plato and Socrates. In the play, King Creon makes a decree...

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... I win than to give my own brother decent burial? These citizens here would all agree, they would praise me too if their lips weren't locked in fear" (line 561). Antigone's love for her brother is so great that she violates the King's law; even though she knows her actions will lead to her death. Although most of society probably agrees that Creon ... struggle to gain equal rights. Only a strong willed, determined woman could stand up to a powerful ruler such as Creon. Antigone believed in herself, and would not let the ruling class of men prevent women from having a say in society. Anot...

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While reading the Greek play, Antigone, sadness and despair came to mind. The characters" fate 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 Antigone's ... refused to listen to anyone but himself and lost a wife, a son, and a daughter-in-law during his reign as king. I found the Greek play, Antigone, interes...

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