... , and deception in a family cursed by fate. With the heated conflict between Antigone and Creon at hand, it's easy for one to view the situation as a battle between good and evil; two dissimilar and contrasting personas. I, on the other hand, believe that it is the ironically similar personalities of Antigone and Creon that is the ultimate cause of the bitter standoff between the ... -righteous sister who uses her brother's death as a means of proving her strength and self-worth. Confirming the latter is Antigone's refusal to let Ismene die along with her. If Ismene shared the punishment ...

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... 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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... sleeping with Oedipus. Horrible things happened in Thebes, famine the death of the Queen, Oedipus stepped down from the throne and the death of two brothers. Antigone intentionally does her act during a time when she knows she will be caught. Going out in mid-day to dig a grave with her hands instead of waiting ... for night and using tools. Also after caught she is given a chance to get off, Creon declares that she was not feeling well. Instead of taking his ... opportunity she tells him she will try again, asking him for death. She could have lied to him and tried again in secret. Sh...

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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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... will be "glad to die in the attempt". Miss piggy and Antigone possess similar qualities. Both characters are strong willed and stubborn, but also loyal, honorable women that will fight for what they believe in. Miss Piggy displays this through her endless commitment for Kermit, even if it means going against authority. For example in one episode, Miss piggy saves a wrongfully accused Kermit by ... punching a policeman who is after him. She steals the policeman's bike and they escape. She acts on instinct and does what she thinks is morally right. Antigone in comparison rejects Creon's a...

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... defiant and sees herself as lower than man; "I"d do them no dishonor but defy the city? I have no strength for that," (94-95). Society and Creon was appalled that a woman had such a behavior. King Creon punishes Antigone and arrests her. Creon believes that Antigone will not win and states: "No? Believe me, the stiffest stubborn wills fall the hardest; the toughest iron," (528 ... killed her slowly by putting her in a tomb so she runs out of breath and says that this will make Antigone regret her actions. Creon shows no emotion when he executes Antigone, soon to be the bride of his son,...

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... a much higher power and force than that of the State. Socrates outlined the duties of man in his speech. In both Apology and Antigone, it was necessary for Socrates and Antigone (respectively speaking) to die to ensure an ideal state. For an ideal state to exist, the laws of the state must be upheld and no one must question them. Creon believed that Polynices ... and orders are meant to protect people. The deaths of righteous people symbolize the wrongness and injustice in punishing Antigone for an action that should not have been called a crime. The actions that Antigone took were not ...

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... act , she overcomes the support of the people of Thebes with her altruistic actions for the behalf of her family. Creon, in spite of the advice Tayeh 2 of several people, including his own son, feels that regardless of the people's opinion, Antigone must be killed or taken away for her disloyal actions. This is quite visible in a replacement between Creon and his son ... Haemon, who was in love with Antigone and had been promised to marry her: "So this creature is no criminal, eh?" --The whole of ... to bring her destruction. As time goes by, Creon meets with the prophet Tiresias, Creo...

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... make Polyneices" transition to the gods, therefore justifying her decision to bury her brother based on her religious beliefs. Secondly, Antigone justifies her decision by showing the strength of her convictions on the loyalty to her family. During the confrontation between Antigone and Creon, she declares, " If I may die, it will not be the worst kind of death, but the kind a hero ... that her brother is owed a proper burial, even if it means her death. This is how she uses loyalty to her family, especially to Polyneices, as a justification for her decision. Lastly, Antigone accepts th...

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... mourn. He must be left unwept, unsepulchered, a vulture's prize, sweetly scented from afar. That's what they say our good and noble Creon plans: plans for you and me, yes me; And now he's coming here to publish it and make it plain to those who haven't heard. Anyone who disobeys will ... hung herself. Creon feels strong in what he believes in. When Oedipus died both Eteocles and Polyneices wanted to be king. Creon told them to fight for the right to become king. When they did the two brothers killed themselves. So Creon declared himself king. Since Polyneices fought against the state, he...

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... capable, and intelligent, women are precisely the opposite: they are women because they lack these positive qualities, and are thus weak in body, mind and spirit. Antigone has gone and done something that clearly required strength of character, audacity, and fearlessness. She has taken the role of a man, and has denied Creon this ... matter what, intends to stick with them. This play was certainly a positive image for women of that century and of today. I believe that what Antigone did in this play, started a trend that continues today. She stood up against man, for what she believed to b...

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... make Polyneices" transition to the gods, therefore justifying her decision to bury her brother based on her religious beliefs. Secondly, Antigone justifies her decision by showing the strength of her convictions on the loyalty to her family. During the confrontation between Antigone and Creon, she declares, " If I may die, it will not be the worst kind of death, but the kind a hero ... that her brother is owed a proper burial, even if it means her death. This is how she uses loyalty to her family, especially to Polyneices, as a justification for her decision. Lastly, Antigone accepts th...

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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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... ll. 47-49) Ismene'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 ... articulation of her beliefs eventually garners Ismene's support. Haimon is persuaded to convey his thoughts regarding Creon due to his strong love for Antigone. After a lengthy, stagnant conversation conc...

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... here himself to make it plain to those that have not heard it, and to enforce it. This is no idle threat; the punishment for disobedience is death by stoning."" Antigone, p. 127 Creon, the king of Athens, declares that Antigone's brother, Polynices, is to be left un-buried after a fight to the death with his other brother, Eteocles, and whoever disobeys will be ... , 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, ...

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... it is his misjudgment and pride that causes his downfall. Yet, the title of this story is still Antigone. This is because it is her actions that lead to Creon's fall. She is the catalyst for the chain reactions that occur in the play. All Antigone wants to do is give her brother, Polynices, a proper burial. But King Creon says that burying Polynices ... would change his mind. His pride would not let him see reason, that all Antigone wants is a burial for her beloved brother. And so he ordered her death and this causes everything to fall apart for Creon. However, Creon did finally realiz...

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... 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 ... man. Her view of the inferiority to men came from the many laws restricting the lives of women. After Antigone carries out the deed, Ismene now feels responsible to die with Antigone. This sense of responsibility is probably the result of An...

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... good or completely bad, someone who falls from tremendous good and recognizes their tragic flaw. In these three ways Antigone was the tragic heroine. There are many ways Antigone proves she is a good person, such as when she wants to bury her brother, Polyneices," But Polyneices who ... to your family" (693). And that is why she is neither good nor bad. Pride brought Antigone down throughout the play. For instance when she accepted her punishment for burying Polyneices, "I should have praise and honor for what I have done. All these men would praise me" (710). Here is another way, her ....

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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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... 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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... in the play. The way she poses her characteristics in such as being stubborn and raggedness portrays her flaw in the play. Antigone attempts to challenge Creon's love for power and accepts the punishment given to her. She bows to death because she is aware that she has done a good deed ... makes her character admirable. This open threat still has no effect on Creon's decision towards Antigone's punishment. Though he recalls his promise to the people, it seems as if he is completey blinded by his love for power. Creon absolutely isolates himself from the rest of the world and believes him...

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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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... She is of a noble background, which she lost as a direct action to her pride. Her punishment is exceeding in which she is sealed to die for the pride she shows. Antigone's pride is a great thing that leads her to death. She shows this pride by first burying her brother, Eteocles, after her uncle and king Creon made ... burial. Although she knows that she will die from this crime she confesses to it, even when she had the chance to deny her crime and walk. Antigone knew she was going to die and never cried over this fate because of her pride. Her pride made her do many heroic things that...

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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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... are farther apart in feeling than family ties would dictate. Haimon's words may be motivated by anger over Creon's edict about Antigone, but Haimon's first words are conciliatory. "I am your son, father. You are my guide. You make things clear for me, and I obey you. No marriage means more to the than your continuing wisdom- (936). Creon begins on the same tack ... and praises his son's wisdom, but as this scene continues, we see Creon show contempt for those who disobey the law, including his own son Haimon. Before Antigone leaves with the guard, we see another contrast. Antigone begin...

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