... What the most tragic part about the suicide was, Oedipus witnessed the whole thing, losing his wife and his mother. As most can imagine, this had an affect on him. After reading this play more than once, there seems to be a gray area, what exactly was Oedipus punished for? Incest if anything, but Oedipus was ... actions of the Gods. He even says this twice in the play, "Some savage power has brought this down upon my head" (p. 207). As well as "My god, my god - what have you planned to do to me" (p. 202)? Such quotes show that he had no control over his behavior, it was all up to the God...

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... 6. Plot Outline Basic Situation "Antigone goes to cover Polynices. She gets mad that Creon gave Eteocles a proper burial service and just let Polynices rot on a hillside. Antigone decides to bury Polynices, so she goes and gives him the proper services. Complication "The Sentinel catches Antigone. When he tells Creon ... the publics' opinion and then it agrees with Creon. It shows Creon's and Antigone's opinion towards each other and what was going on. The Chorus symbolizes the side with power and the side without. c) Improper burial: By not burying the dead it shows dishonor to the gods...

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