play of tragedy Antigone‚ written by Sophocles himself. A character by the name of Creon was a victim of pride born from his position as ruler of the city of Thebes. It wasn’t long before he wallowed in sorrow‚ as pride swallowed in whole‚ smothering his familial views‚ killing his feel for care‚ and taking its place beside the ones he loved so. The motive by which Creon committed was a lethal mistake. His law of a deadly penalty crushed his son’s wife’s heart. That wife‚ Antigone‚ was determined
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Antigone: Divine Law vs. Human Law Possibly the most prominent theme in Sophocles’ "Antigone" is the concept of divine law vs. human law. In the story the two brothers‚ Eteocles and Polyneices have slain each other in battle. The new King Creon‚ who assumed the throne after Eteocles’ death‚ decrees that because Polyneices committed treason against the king‚ he shall not be buried‚ but instead "He shall be left unburied for all to watch The corpse mutilated and eaten by carrion-birds and by
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1 1/6/14 Antigone Mask Traits Essay The third of the three Theban plays‚ known as Antigone‚ written by Sophocles is a great tragedy with characters who each have distinct personality traits‚ morals‚ and flaws; one being Haemon who possesses many. Haemon‚ the son of Creon and spouse-to-be to Antigone‚ has absolute loyalty towards Antigone and the people of Thebes‚ respect for his father’s decisions initially‚ and rashness which leads to a shattering ending. Haemon helps protect Antigone by speaking
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Nora-Sakari Case Study Introduction: Nora and Sakari are considering a joint venture to build digital switching exchanges for the telecom industry in Malaysia‚ Indonesia‚ and Thailand. Nora is a Malaysian telecom company that is looking to become a technology leader in South-east Asia. Sakari on the other hand is a Finish company that is considering expanding its operations in south-east Asian market and is looking for partners for this reason. They are a high Technology company and the
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I examined the role of Gods in two texts- Gilgamish and Antigone and I felt that each text defines the role of Gods in its own unique way. For Antigone‚ the role of Gods is indirect; this is shown in Antigone’s actions and beliefs as her character is obviously clear minded and always aware not only that honoring the divine was the right stand to take in any situation‚ but also how exactly to pay respect to them: "I know I’m pleasing those I should please most" (line 88). After realizing the fact
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In Antigone by Sophocles ( a perfect example of a Greek tragedy) ‚ the downfall of both the protagonist Antigone and antagonist Creon is brought about by their tragic flaw which is following their own concept of justice; Antigone- a strong willed egocentric girl- followed religious law over civil law while Creon- the huborous stubborn king of Thebes- followed civil law over religious law. Antigone’s mortal righteousness to uphold the gods
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Texting vs. Calling Comparison and Contrast Texting vs. Calling Jane Doe Com/170 Dr. John Doe February 13‚ 2014 Texting vs. Calling Text messaging and calling are both very effective forms of communicating‚ but talking allows a more precise effective conversation while texting is often quicker and more convenient. The evolution of the cell phone has changed our ways of communicating. No matter how much software is updated‚ texting and calling both are two
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have the negotiations so far failed to result in an agreement? Is the formation of the JV between Nora and Sakari the best option for both companies to achieve their respective objectives? 2.As Zainal‚ what would you do to ensure that Nora fulfills the TMB contract? This case details the negotiations for a joint venture between Nora Holdings Sdn Bhd in Malaysia and Sakari Oy based in Finland. Nora is known in Malaysia as the leading telecom company and Sakari is known in Finland as a leading manufacturer
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were tightly woven into the scripts of plays. Antigone and Oedipus the King‚ two renowned works of the Greek playwright Sophocles‚ explore these values through a plot thick with corruption‚ virtue‚ and determination. These plays reveal the burdens two Theban kings‚ Oedipus and Creon‚ as their lies and poor judgment corrode the integrity of their city‚ their families and themselves. Possessing a strong faith in their respective gods‚ the characters of these Greek plays are often led astray as they
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equal counterparts.The antagonist of the play‚’Nora’ abandoned her husband and children without so much as a second thought.The literal sound of it may make one think it was selfish of her but if one reads between the lines one realizes that her decision was the outcome of years of built up frustration because of being under appreciated and oppressed.Nora’s decision‚though rash was completely justified and I would agree with her. The play starts with Nora instructing to her maid to hide the Christmas
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