... much of her appeal for the readers. The play itself would be drastically changed. It would surely lack the vital spirit of kinship we feel with Antigone. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus. After her father went into exile, she and her sister were raised by Creon. Her brothers Polynices and Eteocles died ... the city walls. He even assigned men to guard the body. Even though King Creon decreed that Polynices the traitor was not to be buried, Antigone defied the order. She was caught by the guards and sentenced by Creon to be buried alive - even though she was betrothed to his son ... ...

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... not told. We must take the situation to be exactly as Sophocles portrays it to us. This leaves the reader to determine the importance of Antigone and Haimon not speaking together alone before their deaths. When we look at the nature of the drama, we see that the point Sophocles is ... trying to make is a political one. The absence of Antigone and Haimon speaking alone together adds to this political atmosphere and does not inject the play with a question of romantic love and/or loyalty. Family ... divine laws are stronger) in upholding his laws and trying to overpower the laws of the god...

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... 's statement illustrates how she is afraid of publicly criticizing the king because women are inferior to men, and doesn't think their protest will accomplish anything. Following Antigone's capture for breaking Creon's edict, Ismene's position changes greatly. When asked by Creon if she is guilty as well, Ismene declares "Yes, if she ... will let me say so. I am guilty," and "I too have a duty I must discharge to the dead."(Scene 2 ll. 130 and 138) Because Antigone admits to acting out against Creon, despite the fact her actions will result in death, Ismene understands how important it i...

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... 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 her own ... her sister, her people. She also affects Creon's life, as her death lead to another death; Creon's son, Haemon. Haemon threatens Creon to take back Antigone's death sentence. "She will never die beside me- don't delude yourself. And you will never see me, never set eyes on my face again,""...

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... rites". Although she is aware of him betraying the city (according to Creon), he still deserves a proper burial, as he is her brother. Antigone knows that her family is anything near good; therefore, with her brother trying to invade the city, she still believes that he deserves the respect the ... peacefully to the underworld, rather than walking the earth, unable to find rest. She doesn't want Polyneices body being desecrated by the elements and animals. Antigone prefers love over hatred, and doesn't want the hatred of a supposed enemy to be the reason of her brother to not get proper...

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... of the burial and when she tells Ismene that she does not want her help. "I would not want you as a partner even if you asked" (Antigone 194). Antigone also has problems thinking straight because she reacts based solely on what her emotions tell her to do, instead of taking a well thought out course of action ... daughter, which makes her next in line to the throne if anything should happen to her brothers. After the feud and the death of both brothers, Antigone should have become queen. Creon did not belong in charge, he took control because he wanted to dictate Thebes. We see that Creo...

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... where as Polynices was attacking it. Creon reeks of sexism during his first speeches. Right away a reader can for tell what will happen, from the opposite personalities of Antigone and Creon. "Therefore, I have to hold law, and will never betray it-least of all for a woman. Better be beaten, if need be, by ... and bury their brother, because it is what the gods want. Ismene is older fashioned, and blends in more to the time period that Antigone takes place. Ismene truly does not want to see her brother pecked at by birds, or dragged by wolves, but she cannot bring herself ... not list...

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... as sympathetic and forgiving, because they were not to be faced with the burdens of politics, religion, or war. This was not the case for Antigone, who honored her deceased brother, Polynices, through burial rites. She acted against Creon's illogical reasoning towards Polynices burial rites, because she felt that she ... as a modern day feminist. She possesses the qualities of individualism, and rises up against tyranny not only for herself, but also for the nation. Antigone is truly a leader not only for herself and others, but also for woman of that time by doing what was right. In t...

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... backed by many of the citizens of Thebes. She is not the strongest person like Creon, but she shows many examples of her social power. Antigone is a strong influence against Creon criticizing his attempts to be stronger than the gods. Through her actions, Creon is put in a position in which ... 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 death....

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... and sentence both of them to death and remove them from the palace. Haimon, Creon's son, seek to change his father's mind base on reason. Because Antigone was going to be Haimon's wife. But his father tells Haimon that he is too young to make these decisions. Haimon tell his father that it does ... not matter if he is young, what matter is that he is right. Haimon also reports to his father that the citizen of Thebes believes what Antigone is doing is right, but they are afraid to speak their minds. Then Creon accused his son of selling out to a woman. As Creon sees that ... Haimon's ey...

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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 ... 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 morals. Nora comes off as a whimsica...

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... With his power, Creon announces that Polyneices must be left to decay on the scene of battle; he is the humiliation to any Greek. Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, is left hurt and torn between government of family, and in the end, chooses family over government. Aside from Creon's ... as son of Oedipus, and her arrogant and perhaps conceited characteristics which will lead to her ultimate, unexpected, tragic ending. At the beginning of her tale, Antigone is the child of monarchy, but more obvious then that, daughter of a dreadful tragedy: through a dreadful story, her father, Oedipus, was...

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... Thebes condemns her to death for her actions in the burial of Polynices. In Greek mythology all plays have a tragic ending, and for Antigone, this is the case. Antigone takes her life, causing Haemon, Creon's son, to kill himself all leading to his mother to take her own life. Creon being extremely ... sorrowful, he prays for death. Sophocles exemplifies fate as an unstoppable catalyst that one cannot break free from. In Antigone we see character changes in both Antigone and Creon, showing that Sophocles' characters can change their outlook on their own destinies but cannot control them....

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... 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 ... our country. Remember this: our country is our safety. Only when she voyages true on course can we establish friendships, truer than blood itself." (Antigone, ll. 209-213) As the plot develops, however, it becomes clear that for Creon the welfare of the Theban citizens is not a...

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... woman may be good, and also a slave, though the woman may be said to be an inferior being, and the slave quite worthless (Aristotle.Poetics 15). Antigone has learned her brothers" Polyneices and Eteocles have killed each other in battle and King Creon has decided to bury Eteocles with military honor. Her brother Polyneices, "who ... be buried, "but his body must lie in the fields, a sweet treasure for carrion birds to find as they search for food" (Prologue.21-22). Antigone will not stand for such disgrace made upon her brother Polyneices, she will bury him with love and passion, "Creon ...

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... did things that people wouldn't do. I think Sophocles believed a little in both family and authority. But I think he found family more important. Antigone felt strong in her beliefs. She was a brave woman. Creon made a law that no one could bury her brother Polyneices because he fought against the state ... . Antigone disagreed, was furious, and decided that she would go and bury her brother, "I think you know our two brothers: Creon is burying one to desecrate ... think that Sophocles finds family more important. Creon probably found authority more important than family, but that chang...

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... to rot without a proper burial, she becomes infuriated. She immediately goes to her sister, Ismene, to see is she will help her with the burial. Ismene tells Antigone that she does not want to get involved because she is a woman, and women do not undermine the authority of any man. This can be expressed when Ismene ... with men. Then too, / we"re underlings, ruled by much stronger hands, / so we must submit in this, and things still worse" (ln 74-77). Antigone believes that women do have a voice and that even though they are viewed as inferior by society's standards, they must still do w...

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... Creon's advisor and has been ever since he became ruler of Thebes. Creon usually follows the words of Tiresias, except when Tiresias is requesting Creon to save Antigone. Creon tells Tiresias before Creon's prophet, "I owe you a great deal, I swear to that. I've never wavered from your advice before- (Sophocles, ... , it is only human. Stubbornness brands you for stupidity "pride is a crime- (Sophocles, 1071). After Tiresias informs Creon that his decision to punish Antigone needs to be changed, Creon's inflexible ways prevent him from obtaining the real meaning that Tiresias is stating....

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... uncle 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 ... curse, she also claims to be upholding God's law. This is another explanation that shows her independence and willingness to stand up for herself. When Antigone speaks to Creon, she speaks her mind without a second thought or the consequences that might result for her words. While he questions...

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... there are men who do not think that war is a rational way of handling any situation. These are the men who must make the decision that Antigone had to make. Antigone is a very strong willed character. When speaking of her brother Polynices, she tells us that she is, "Not ashamed for a moment, not to ... 85). The importance of her family outweighs the wrath of the law. We also see her closeness to her family through her conversation with her sister. Ismene tells Antigone, "Then go if you must, but rest assured, wild, irrational as you are, my sister, you are truly dear to the ones who lov...

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... refusing to turn her back onto her family whether that acts they have been committed were good or bad. This to me speaks powerfully about Antigone's personality and character. She chooses to disobey the rulers order, even though she understands the stated consequences of deaths as she earlier in the ... relative in ancient Greece). Haemon her fiancé, who is also Creon's son, leads to one of the main reasons of Creon's strong connection to Antigone. What initially puzzled me about this is that Creon didn't seem to have any humble understanding of the situation. I seem to believe that he ...

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... . Because Creon's son, Haemon, feels that his father is being irrational, Haimon tries to persuade Creon to stop the death of Antigone. Furthermore, Haimon has feelings for Antigone which raises his desperation to convince his father. After Haimon cautions Creon against being single-minded and self-involved, Creon becomes enraged and ... the greater good, not be held on to for the reputation and pride of the ruler. The passage stated by Haemon is meant to save Antigone and to help Creon understand his wrongdoings. In the speech, he speaks a metaphor about how in flood time, the trees that...

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... place in ancient Thebes at a time when men were warriors and women were delicate. The feminist movement has not yet come to pass, and yet one young woman, Antigone, stands out, defying the decree made by her uncle, her king. She is passionately motivated by love and loyalty to her family and refuses to compromise in any way when ... . She knows that if she is caught death is the punishment, but her self-sacrificing attitude shows incredible strength. Sophocles develops the character of Antigone throughout the tragedy, using her to represent family values and female strength. Antigone em...

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... says is 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 ... intend to bury him? It's forbidden." Hameon - Hameon is a very (honest) and (obedient) man because when his father was going to kill Antigone he said that he was being foolish. For example, "They say that she deserves special honor for refusing to allowing the body of her brother ... caused ...

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... . If they did, consequences were to be served. Ismene realized this and she feared for her own self Hopf 3 well-being, while Antigone challenged male authority. Antigone knew of the consequences, but wanted to test Creon to see if he would truly go through with his punishments. Another part of the story ... where a good quote was said was during the argument that Creon had with his son, Haemon. Creon told Haemon of what his future wife, Antigone, committed and Haemon wasn't too fond of the consequences Creon had set. Creon said, " I do believe, you are fighting on her side, the woman's ....

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