Causes Of Sorrow In Antigone
Disagreement: The Cause of Sorrow Decisions are formulated with many reasons behind them, and disagreements can happen to occur because of one’s decisions. In Sophocles’ play Antigone, this exact circumstance finds its way into Haimon’s life. A fall-out between himself and Creon, his father, occurs. Haimon disagrees with Creon because he loves Antigone, he wants to help his father with public relations, and he believes burying of the dead is God’s right - and his only. Love seemed to be a reoccurring theme throughout the play, but it was most impactful in Haimon’s love for Antigone. Some might argue that he only desired to marry his betrothed wife, but I believe it was for love. Even in his final seconds of breath, “Haimon lay beside hers,
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When Creon says “all that I do is within my rights,” Haimon blows his top (III. 603). “You have no right to trample on God’s right,” he angrily stated to his father (III. 604). And thus the argument continued on. This sudden burst of anger was rightfully placed though. Haimon stood steadfast and placed his priorities in his belief that ‘God is the supreme ruler of all’. On the other hand, Creon, the rightful ruler of Thebes, disagreed. Sure, he thought the Gods controlled many living and nonliving factors, but he enjoyed the power he held. Haimon knew that the burying of Polyneices wasn’t morally wrong, it actually aligned with the God’s desires. This contention was one of the most significant causes of the tragic ending of Antigone because it seemed the whole play revolves on that one aspect. In conclusion, disagreement within a family can be the cause of destroying it. The situation of Haimon and Creon is a prime example of this. Because of a few differences they possessed, their relationship was completely dissolved. The point is love, beliefs, and power can persuade all of the factors of a conflict and cause unfavorable situations to happen. Whether it was love for Antigone, or an obsession of Kingly power, the outcome was the same. A fall-out between father and son still occurred, and brought heartache with
When Creon says “all that I do is within my rights,” Haimon blows his top (III. 603). “You have no right to trample on God’s right,” he angrily stated to his father (III. 604). And thus the argument continued on. This sudden burst of anger was rightfully placed though. Haimon stood steadfast and placed his priorities in his belief that ‘God is the supreme ruler of all’. On the other hand, Creon, the rightful ruler of Thebes, disagreed. Sure, he thought the Gods controlled many living and nonliving factors, but he enjoyed the power he held. Haimon knew that the burying of Polyneices wasn’t morally wrong, it actually aligned with the God’s desires. This contention was one of the most significant causes of the tragic ending of Antigone because it seemed the whole play revolves on that one aspect. In conclusion, disagreement within a family can be the cause of destroying it. The situation of Haimon and Creon is a prime example of this. Because of a few differences they possessed, their relationship was completely dissolved. The point is love, beliefs, and power can persuade all of the factors of a conflict and cause unfavorable situations to happen. Whether it was love for Antigone, or an obsession of Kingly power, the outcome was the same. A fall-out between father and son still occurred, and brought heartache with