... be stronger than the gods. Through her actions, Creon is put in a position in which any action for or against Antigone's cause will be looked upon negatively by the townspeople. If Creon puts Antigone to her death the people will believe Creon thinks he is stronger than the gods. If he lets her ... to the afterlife in Hades. She is not afraid to lose her life and she is proud of herself, courageous and determined. Antigone follows the laws of gods before those of men and she has a strong sense of her past due to her knowledge the tragedy of her father ... therefore she is not afraid of de...

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... always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise. Pride was a major cause for the down fall of both Creon and Antigone as well as the protagonist of Sophocles prequal to Antigone, Oedipus. Choragos mentions pride but he is sure to first put the lesson of the play, ... pride with the stubbornness of youth and it becomes even more clear how pride brought tragedy to both Antigone and Creon. There are several valuable lessons, universals truths, that, through Sophocles characters, to be learned for Antigone. A major part of Sophocles tragedies is the chorus, which has many uses but...

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... him the whole story. He was the man who killed the former king of Thebes, his father. A similar situation occurs in Antigone. Teiresias come to Kreon to tell him he must bury Antigone's brother. Kreon refuses and accuses Teiresias of just being a prophet for money. Teiresias is forced to reveal that Kreon's son will be killed by the gods if he doesn't bury ... Antigone's brother, and release Antigone. Both Kreon and Oedipus refused to believe Teiresias, but found that his prophecies were true. There is also a parallel ... two stories. At the end of Oedipus, Jocasta, Oedipus's wife comm...

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... not disagree with this, but your fate has already been determined that you will read this paper at this exact moment. For those people who don't believe that fate is real they should read Antigone, it is a perfect example of fate. Fate has always been a prominate subject along with tragedy and comedy in Greek ... if this crime goes unpunished"(503). He feels as if he has a choice between the two. But, he doesn't. It was determined that he would put Antigone in a cave and try to get her out, only to find her dead. No matter what he did, he could not have avoided this. He had ... would ha...

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... characters in tough personal situations which must be overcame by personal strength. Both playwrights uncharacteristically use female protagonists, Nora and Antigone, which are placed in tough situations. Antigone and Nora must choose whether it is more important to follow society's set standards for women, or make their own decisions based on what they feel is noble and just. Both women could be considered ... as cultural heroines because they overcame family adversities by defying the social standards set for women. Antigone and Nora appear to be different when it comes to values and ...

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... had such force that you, a mere mortal could override the gods, the great unwritten, unshakable traditions. They are alive, not just today or yesterday: They live f! orever." (Antigone, ll. 499-507) Antigone is a woman for whom politics and sovereignty of the state take second place. Compassion and piety are in the forefront of her heart and mind. She is willing to give up ... that devotion to one's country outranks all other loyalties. He says, "And whoever places a friend above the good of his own country, he is nothing: I have no use for him. Zeus my witness." (Antigone, ll. 204-206)...

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... the proper burial services. If it meant putting her life at stake, she made sure that Polynices was buried properly. In this drama Antigone is the protagonist who fights for her families honor. She believes that the religious laws of burial are more important than the laws of the city. Creon Creon is the ... happened and ran over to bury it again. The Sentinel grabs her and takes her to Creon. Rising Action "Creon's punishment for burying Polynices was to be put to death. Instead Antigone is put in a cave as her punishment. He wants her to die of starvation and depression. Creon wants he...

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... felt he deserved those rites received by Eteocles. Creon declared Polynices" body was to be thrown on the ground and left for the animals. Since the king has denied a human his innate rights of burial, Antigone gave him the rites herself. Antigone, nonetheless, was bigger than her body; she discarded her societal role and assumes the position smiled upon by the gods. Her ... even more of a tragedy had Creon not taken responsibility for his actions. He understood his actions and stubbornness caused this disaster and, it was too late to curtail the actions of his son and his betrothed. Th...

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... do we see Antigone pleading for his support for her actions. This absent conversation yields more weight to the stance taken by Haimon against Creon. We know that his attempt to convince his father of his wrongdoing is sincere, rational, and purely intellectual. It is not his feelings of love for Antigone which lead him ... to support her actions or uphold her innocence. He is not pleading for the "love of his life," but rather he is trying to make Creon aware of his faults in a ... purely intellectual manner. Although Haimon does kill himself due to the loss of Antigone, his love for ...

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... last two left carrying the burden of the family curse that has been passed down for a few generations. The text quotations I have chosen for my analysis are lines 487-508. Antigone has been caught giving her brother Polynices a proper burial by sprinkling dirt and providing the water when Creon (Antigone's uncle and current ruler of Thebes) ordered the citizens not to dare any attempts ... . She stands up to her beliefs and acts upon her actions based off of what is morally correct, and for her burying her ˜mother's son' since it is someone who is a part of her family. Antigone presents...

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... open, vulnerable to birds of prey, worms and maggots. She believed it was God's law to have a sacred burial. Creon's law, to set an example, for political purposes, was death to any who would bury Polynices. Antigone disobeyed the law and would have to be buried alive. Creon attempted to convince her to stop trying to bury her brother. He ridiculed God ... so she died with his son, her betrothed. Themes and Issues: The main theme concerns human happiness and its price. In her search for ideal and spiritual truth in burying Polynices and defying the law, Antigone rejects the world's form...

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... instead follow what she was so confident about. Her stubborn actions lead to her being the one who was partially to blame for due to the many deaths caused. Antigone's reckless instinct to follow her passion rather than her responsibilities lead to her reasonable consequence, the chain of lives being ruined; including ... and she claimed that once she is buried alive, she will finally be able to reconnect with her family. As Antigone has her final speech before she goes, she looks on the positive side for her own moral support, "But still I go, cherishing one good hope: my arrival may be...

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... irrelevant. He is my brother. I will bury him." Creon - Creon is very (stubborn) and (foolish) because when everyone tells him to release Antigone and bury her brother Polynicies he does not and it leads him to be alone. For example, "I"m not the man to sit quietly by and watch my country sliding towards the precipice of ruin nor can I be friend to ... is set against you, You welcome the path to ruin,-but not for long." Ismene - Ismene is very (cautious) (serving) because she does not want to help Antigone in the beginning break the law and is very serving because she still wanted to ta...

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... since he feels he is always right he will not bend to other people ideas (Magill 46). Antigone defiance to Creon's wishes causes her to be arrested by Creon's guards and brought before him (Wilson 2). Creon is surprised when the Sentry brings Antigone in for burying her brother because he believes that all women should know their place and stay in it (Wilson ... 1). The fact that Creon will not pardon Antigone for breaking his laws shows that he believes he is above the other gods (Magill 45-46). He ... not even though Tiresias never lied to Creon before proves just how stubborn he is ...

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... utilized by Sophocles as a suspenseful introduction to Creon's orders concerning the body of Polynices. The chorus's next appearance blatantly shows their biased attitudes against Antigone and her exiled father Oedipus. At this point they still sing praise for King Creon and his unwavering decisions concerning the law which was placed upon the city regarding the body of Polynices: "When he weaves in ... her way to the bridal vault where all are laid to rest." (Lines 895-899) This segment follows Haemon's lengthy discussion with Creon, where he asks for Antigone's life to be mercifully s...

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... Oedipus the King. Accusations and false judgment play a huge role in how Creon's life changed dramatically at the end of Antigone. All the major flaws that Creon develops is the reason for his tragedy. Creon is very cocky and allows power get in the way of family and he forgets the real meaning of ... not trying to take his crown. His actions reveal that Creon respects and honors Oedipus. Creon is very compassionate and forgives Oedipus, unlike in Antigone, he shows no compassion for her. Oedipus's false accusations turn his life upside down and he is no longer the king. At the end of the...

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... struggle (ending in death). Catharsis is accomplished through the catastrophic consequences of the main character's actions. Throughout the play, the viewer experiences pity and fear for a number of the characters. In the opening scene, a conversation between Antigone and her sister Ismene introduces us to the folly that has befallen their family. They allow us to see that prior to their current circumstance ... heir, goes to war with his brother. During battle the two brothers were slain, "by their hands dealing mutual death" (1.16). Not only must Antigone and Ismene survive their brot...

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... ; (Ode I). There is no denying Creon has excessive pride. It makes it impossible for him to "show [himself] weak before the people [and] for him to break [his] sworn words" (Scene III). Creon would rather let Antigone, who is his own niece and son's fiancé, die then to go back ... on what he told all of Thebes, therefore making a fool out of himself. This explains why Creon will not forgive Antigone for her actions. Sticking with his gut is a good ... leadership quality until it becomes overbearing, Creon will not listen to Antigone, with his argument being "an enemy is an enemy, even ...

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... and warnings from others but he chose to ignore them. Even though Tiresias wish for Creon is not to endear the pain, he will have to go through if he follows through with Antigone's death. Creon will lose his family if he demands the punishment he has ordered for Antigone. Tiresias previously saw what the prophet of Oedipus brought to this family and he ... was trying to change the next dreadful prophet for Creon. After Tiresias informs Creon of the future, Creon accuses Tiresias ... for lying for profit. Creon's selfishness, narrow-mindedness, misogyny, and suspicion force him to foll...

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... his country. Creon, being the next in line to be king, develops hubris traits and increasingly large sense pride and arrogance. Being the new king he decides that Antigone's brother, Eteocles, who died for his country will be buried with full honors. While the other brother, Polyneices, who supposedly betrayed his country will be left out to rot, a great sign of disrespect ... soul will not depart to the afterlife, but wander the earth as a lost soul. After Creon declares that Polyneices will not be buried, Antigone sets out and buries her brother, believing that she will not be punishe...

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... the struggle between state and family. It is Creon's nobility, tragic flaw, his downfall, and his great loss that bring him to be a true tragic hero of Antigone. His noble quality is his caring for Antigone and Ismene when their father was persecuted. He also realized his mistake when Teiresias made his prophecy. Finally he is forced to live, knowing that three people ... willing to sacrifice his own family if any disagreement that is against him has been established. After finding out from the sentry that Antigone is responsible for Polyneices" burial, Creon asks Antigone, "Had you hea...

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... a higher chance of doing so. "These laws-I was not about to break them, not out of fear of some man's wounded pride, and face retribution of the gods. Die I must" (Antigone, page 82, lines 509-512).For Antigone her choice to bury her brother was with purposeful intentions as she was aware of the consequences in which results in her death .Her justification ... away to die. Yet he doesn't notice that his continuous ignorance and that the amount of power he held meant nothing as then it becomes too late for him to recognize his wrongs before he is told that Antigone and his son lay dead. ...

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The given quote that a good man tries to fix his mistakes and that having too much pride is bad is very true. If one can’t concede he made a mistake, he isn’t being honest with himself. There are many examples of this throughout literature. One great example is the story of Oedipus Rex. In the play written by Sophocles, Oedipus is a king who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother. At the beginning of the story, he refused to believe a blind prophet who told Oedipus that he had married his mother and killed his father. He was too filled with pride thinking he was very gr...

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... Bennett and Moira Kerr, is a story about a young man named "Oedipus", son of the Corinth, who attempts to escape his fate of killing his father. In "Antigone", by E.F. Watling, Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, wants to give her traitorous brother, Polynices, a proper burial. But, her uncle "King Creon" is against helping the traitor and decides to ... punish Antigone with a death sentence. Through their actions, Oedipus and Creon experience peripeteia by avoiding their fate, becoming king, and making the wrong choices, which made them suffer tremendously. It is evident ... ) Creon on...

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... strong while Ismene is submissive. Many characteristics can be drawn from Ismene's limited part in Antigone but the traits that are most dominate in her are her indecisive, intimidated and submissive traits. The Dictionary definition for indecisive is: one who finds it hard to make a clear decision, and by all ... possesses. A second trait which defines Ismene's character is her submissive behavior. The instance in the story where Ismene decides to side with Antigone after siding with Creon and the law shows her willingness to submit to others as well as her change of heart. The exact i...

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