Antigone

            As the movie begins you are in a drab shadowy arena it is dark and lifeless to .
             set the atmosphere for the gloom that is forthcoming. There are enormous black and .
             white pictures of King Creon hanging on the walls. I believe this is to exemplify how .
             King Creon views things in a black and white manner. There are also pictures of great .
             size and since they are pictures of himself I view them as an example of his great .
             egotistical persona. .
             In order to gain control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons had killed each other .
             one opposing the state and the other for it. King Creon has issued a decree in which .
             Polyneices's (who was against the state) body shall not be buried but instead left to be .
             torn apart by predators and such. King Creon is trying to demand loyalty and respect .
             of the Theban people even if it is established through fear. He is imposing his decree so .
             no other person may consider or have the slightest impulse to oppose the State. .
             .
             In the second scene King Creon enters through a massive door that is brightly .
             lit behind him. This was also used to further illustrate his strength as King. He is wearing .
             a grey suit which resembles some what of a general's uniform. He has his robe that .
             flutters as he stomps down the stairs directly to his desk (thrown). He is a man of .
             moderate stature with grey hair in his late forties or so. He has an intimidating look to .
             him and a strong authorative voice. .
             He tells the Theban Elders how Eteocles shall have a burial and how .
             Polyneices's lifeless body should be used as an example by leaving it unburied and .
             desecrated. This should be used as an example for those who attempt to stand against .
             the state. Death shall come to those who disobey this decree. This decree speaks of the .
             power trip that Creon is on.
             Our first messenger (The watchman) enters. He commences to tell the King .
             how someone has gone and buried the body of Polyneices. King Creon is enraged .