Antigone perceived her actions to be courageous and valid, and Kreone, the King, perceived them as blasphemous. ... Her brother's afterlife was so important to Antigone that she was willing to give up anything to ensure her brother's happiness and "future" after his death. ... The fact that she was a woman standing up to the King, of all people, didn't help sway Kreone's decision. ... Once a mistake is made it is wise of him to make amends and not be unbending. ... Teiresias, a old man who could accurately tell the future, spoke these words to Kreone. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School