1. Antigone - State and Family
This leads to one of the main themes of the play, the theme of State vs Family. ... As for a man who considers someone he loves to be more important that his country, I say that he is nothing. ... His views were that even if it means protecting himself or protecting his family, a king should first think about the state and the best policies for it rather than try to save his loved ones. ... Creon is not an evil person or a bad king, he just hasnt been able to find a balance between his responsibilities towards his state and his family, which has led to him not only losing his family but also t...
- Word Count: 1283
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School