... to the duty of women at the time. It is precisely this loyalty that makes her an active figure in her uncle's society as well. Antigone herself represents the highest ideals of human life: courage and respect for the gods. She believed that the law of the gods, which dictates ... that a body be given proper burial rights, was more important than the law of the King. Throughout the play, Antigone somehow manages to retain the traditional role of woman, while at the same time challenging the patriarchal depiction of what a woman should be. The challenge ... occurs as both a defiance of Cr...

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... 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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... versus son conflict. This is a turning point in Haemon's life, where he has the courage to rebel against, confront and question his father's actions and decisions. To better understand how Antigone and Haemon can be considered rebels, it is imperative to consider Kreon's view on rebellion. Firstly, Kreon believes a man's sense of judgement should not be affected by a woman. He claims ... not succumb to the pressure imposed by Kreon and dies with no regrets. Similarly, Haemon's rebellion is severely punished. He is so devastated by the death of Antigone that "He [draws] his double-edged ...

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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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... 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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... '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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... 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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... of a fierce father, she doesn't know how to bend with the wind" (ll. 484-485). Though Antigone boldly stands up for her beliefs, her stubbornness is ultimately the reason for her death. Antigone's disregard of her sister's pleading, and her inability to yield to Creon's law, are direct results of her obstinacy ... Creon is too prideful and stubborn to listen. By the time he finally relinquishes his pride, sees the error of his ways, and decides to spare Antigone, it is too late. Creon's pride causes him to lose his entire family. The loss of Creon's family leads him to be hopeless and .....

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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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... . They both broke the law and they will have to pay for their actions. The play starts to get very intense after Antigone buried Polyneices. Creon and Antigone are neither the protagonist or antagonist because in the play there is no true main character. The two characters are both trying to ... her getting caught because she broke the law. She wasn't doing anything bad because she was just trying to bury her family member peacefully. Because Antigone broke the law Creon had to punish her but he tried to let her go home and pretend this didn't happen. This results in not ... If the char...

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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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... when a character opposes the will of the majority. This type of conflict is shown in Antigone an helps present the character traits of the antagonist, Antigone. Antigone's character traits are reflected by her actions. When Antigone went against her Uncle's law, it showed that she was brave and fearless. This changes later ... but also to obey the gods. She did not care about the consequences of burying her brother because she was loyal. When Antigone opposed her uncle, Creon, it creates a conflict. Antigone's brothers, Polynecies and Eutocles, killed each other in battle. Creon then mak...

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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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... defies her Uncle Creon and also becomes feminist, she then becomes a hero basically. Creon, is the king and trying to control Antigone and sees everything as man has the say so. Antigone becomes a criminal by burying her brother Policies, after the state told her she couldn't bury him because he fought for the ... 60). Her sister Ismene behaves like societies image of women are suppose to be, "Then too, we"re underlings, ruled by much stronger hands," (75). Antigone behaves nothing like a model woman in these times. Ismene on the other hand is afraid to be defiant and sees herself as lowe...

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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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... 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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... brings no one any good" (pg.390/lines.272-274). As the Sentry finds out who buried Polynices he brings her into the palace, and the perpetrator is Antigone. "...There was a girl, screaming like an angry bird, when it finds its nest empty and little ones gone. Just like that she screamed, seeing the body ... agree with her that it was honorable that she buried her brother, Creon says that none of his subordinates would agree with such a term like that. Antigone says they do, they just do not dare to tell him because of fear of being killed or tortured. As the fight continues Ismene comes...

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... Polyneices because he was seen as a traitor. He was to be left in the spot where he died for the dogs and vultures to eat his corpse. Antigone is troubled by this ruling because she has pride for her brother, and doesn't want him or his spirit to be shamed. She also does not want ... she is not discovered while committing the act. Once the news of Polyneices" burial gets to Creon he orders the capture and execution of the culprit. Antigone is captured and sent to locked away in a tomb where she could either die or find a way to escape. Then Haimon, the son of Creon and ... his course is...

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... , in the same way, feels that an act of mercy will undermine his image as a stern and unyielding ruler. Similar to their stubbornness is Antigone and Creon's second shared attribute; excessive pride. This motif is ubiquitous throughout this great work of Sophocles and is also fundamental in many other Greek ... by the cowardly dissent of one of Polyneices" puny sympathizers. In a daring act of pride, Creon defies the gods and has Polyneices" body defiled. Antigone, mirroring Creon's conceited character, drifts away from the image of the grieving sister who wishes to honor her brother to...

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... control their own fate based upon the actions they take. He does not deem that all people have predetermined paths of life. The actions that Antigone take throughout the play unmistakably identify Sophocles belief that people control their own destiny. She causes her own collapse and death. Her first mistake ... more strength than Creon. She chooses to put herself in a dangerous situation by underestimating him. Infringing upon Creon's law is alone enough to get Antigone killed but she has even more of an affect on her future. She simply lets herself be led to her eventual death, rather ...

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... coming and explained that she was being forced to walk towards her death sentence. The chorus narrated the expression of Ismene=s face when she entered the scene after Antigone admitted to burying Polynices. ALook, Ismene=s coming, weeping a sister=s tears, loving sister, under a cloud . . . Her face is flushed, her cheeks streaming. ... sorrowful entrance foretold more bad news that was about to be shared in the scene. The chorus gave advice to Creon when it helped Creon decide to free Antigone from the cave and bury Polynices. ABut good advice, Creon, take it now, you must@ (1221-1222...

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... Creon's law. "He is my brother still, and yours: though you would have it otherwise but I shall not abandon him," Antigone told Ismene. Antigone felt awful that Creon was doing such a wrong thing. After all, they were both Creon's nephews. Eteocles and Polyneceis were sons ... of them when Oedipus died. Creon was being an insensitive and insincere family member, choosing his authority over his family. Antigone took a moral stand and buried Polyneices. When Creon found out Antigone buried Polyneceis she was going to be killed. "No woman ever faced so unreasonable, so cruel a death for suc...

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... the main reason for disagreement is each individual standing for what they firmly believe in and finally they must face the consequences. The conflict between Antigone and Creon was that Antigone went against the laws of the land ,set by Creon, and buried her brother Polynices. Creon had told the townspeople the consequence of this ... .I did not think your edicts strong enough to overrule the unwritten laws of God and heaven, you being only a man.""(line380-381) Which basically meant Antigone would follow the rules of the Gods before those of Creons.She thought it was correct to burry h...

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... motives for rebellion are quite different. Medea's primary motive is revenge, but she also protests against women's discrimination. This makes her a feminist. Antigone is motivated by the desire to bury her brother. At the same time she protests against unjust and tyrannical governments. However, nowhere does she make ... some cases) even leaving the home. But it is a surprise that a play would feature a woman rebelling against authority: as both Antigone and Medea do. Antigone, of course, rebels by burying the body of Polynices, breaking the laws of Creon. Medea rebels by taking revenge...

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