Characterization: There are generally two types of characterization‚ explicit (direct) and implicit (indirect) characterization. Explicit characterization: A character is portrayed by direct description of his outward appearance and by directly naming his human and mental qualities or abilities. Implicit characterization: A character is portrayed by what he does or by describing his environment. From what he does or from his surroundings one draws conclusions as to what kind of character
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their own demise. The main character always acts exactly on his or her own emotions; thus aiding their tragic flaw and leading to their own demise without giving them the time to stop the repercussions of their emotion driven actions. In the play “Antigone” by Sophocles many of the characters are simply too headstrong and passionate about their beliefs to realize that they would greatly regret the decisions they are making. All of the characters share this characteristic; it is alluded to in the play
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“I would not encourage anyone to show respect to evil men‚”(lines 830-831) says Haemon‚and he says it in a way not really to hurt Creon‚ but to tell him that he is becoming an evil man.Haemon’s words‚ actions‚ and ideas contrast with Creon’s character to the point where they end up having characteristics such as love‚ hate‚ and confusion to be a main part of Creon’s character.His love for his father turned into hate when he found out what he was trying to do to Antigone.He still had respect but he
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tragedy Antigone by Sophocles in which two tragic heroes Creon and Antigone have to endure the pain of trying and failing. To the naked eye it may seem although Creon and Antigone are the complete opposite of one another‚ however Creon and Antigone are enduring the similar experiences throughout the play despite the despise they have for one another. Creon and Antigone both have the characteristics of tragic heroes but demonstrate those characteristics in different ways. Both Antigone and Creon
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Audiences Antigone was written by the playwright Sophocles in 426 B.C. Although it was written so long ago it still appeals to modern audiences. The piece is timeless because it shows true human nature and characteristics that are still true today. Antigone is the final install installment of the Oedipus trilogy‚ yet it is probably the most famous. Antigone still appeals to modern audiences because human behavior and characteristics have not changed and everyone can relate to the challenges Antigone and
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Antigone’s Purpose In the story of Antigone‚ originally written by Sophocles‚ explains the story‚ of a woman who stands up for her own beliefs against the king. At the time of Sophocles‚ women had little power and authority. They were expected to listen to their husband‚ king‚ or any man that speaks to or asks a woman of something. The story starts up where the story of Oedipus ends‚ in his death. Trouble and war are about to begin in Thebes‚ so Antigone travels there to try and stop what may
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Song Representation of Antigone The song I chose to represent Creon is Pray by Sunny Hill. The song pray fits Creon because in several lines of lyrics fit regret and guilt of what Creon had done. A couple of the lines from the song related to Creon asking for Tiresias help but then not liking the answer‚ for example "Someone told me to pray to dream‚ that it will come true no matter what it is. Tell me everything- look at me and tell me‚ tell me to please stop." Inside Creon knew Tiresias was right
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STEP BY STEP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL English Paper-1 Submitted by: - Naman Jain XI-B Sophocles’ Antigone proves that divine law is more powerful that human law. The concepts of divine law can portray as the law of God. Divine law involves beliefs that are presented by God. The idea of divine law as being the "oral laws of the Gods". This type of law is most likely in effect when the idea of morals is apparent‚ such as when a moral decision must be made. This type of decision
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Antigone through the lens of Judith Butler’s “Survivability‚ Vulnerability‚ and Affect” Introduction Antigone is tied by two key sentances to the message in Judith Bulter’s “Survivability‚ Vulnerability‚ and Affect”‚ “It has been since at least the time of Antigone‚ when she chose openly to mourn the death of one of her brothers even though it went against the sovereign law to do so. Why is it that governments so often seek to regulate and control who will be publicly grieved and two will not
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