World literature Antigone vs. Medea Whether it be Medea who kills her sons‚ Antigone who buries her brother‚ both female characters hold a common goal of seeking either revenge or avenge as well as rebel against authority in the name of her beliefs. However‚ the female roles in both plays are associated with death. Furthermore‚ their twisted family history also seem to contribute to the result of each tragedy. Both main characters are characterized as bold‚ stubborn‚ outspoken
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are shown to be what a person believes about what is right and wrong. Ethics are what a society value in a person. The Greek tragedy‚ Antigone ‚ shows us that morals are more helpful in a person. In the play‚ by following morals‚ Antigone was able to be content with Antigone’s decision to bury Antigone’s brother‚ helped bring the city to Antigone’s side‚ and helped bring out Antigone’s true personality as a brave and defiant person. Antigone was able to come to terms with her decision to bury her brother‚ because of her
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Tragedy and Antigone The well-known play‚ Antigone‚ is a representation of classic tragedy written by Sophocles. The story’s protagonist‚ Antigone‚ is portrayed as a tragic hero whose efforts to keep her family close quickly backfire on her. When Antigone’s brother dies‚ she wants to face the consequences and do the right thing in order to respect her brother and properly bury him. Antigone’s sister‚ Ismene‚ also displays the heroic qualities that Antigone does when she attempts to save her sister
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conversation in Scene III breaks down‚ Haimon makes clear his opinion of Creon. What does Haimon think of his father and why does he think this? Haimon believes that his father is wrong in having Antigone killed‚ and he believes that his father is being unwise in that he will not consult with anyone else on the matter. He thinks these things because he believes that no crime was done in trying to bury someone‚ and because Creon will not talk to anyone else about the situation. He thinks that he is
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control people into not doing what is right. King Creon makes a law where no one can bury Polyneices (his nephew). In the play Antigone by Sophocles King Creon makes a law that says “ Polyneices‚ I say‚ is to have no burial” pg. 820. King Creon has a lack of sympathy towards his family members. He doesn’t care about Polyneices or about his family members‚ the law is the law. Creon could have created harmony by letting Polyneices have a burial. King Creon uses his powers to have the upper hand against
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After examining the first two productions‚ and seeing the tremendous effect they had on both the performers and the audience members‚ I am even more delighted to talk about my final production‚ which also embraced the spirit of Antigone. The Aperta’s production present “ Antigone of Syria” The aim of this production was to “Introduce theatre and art to socially‚ economically and culturally deprived Syrian women refugees. Through the medium of theatre these women had an opportunity to express themselves
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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Creon’s Proclamation ! ! ! ! ! Pierce Luck Political Theory ! 12th The Great Ruler of the Land of Thebes‚ Creon‚ has decreed that his brother Polynieces will not be BURIED. Due to the betrayal of Polynieces he will not be honored with a burial. Heard from a citizen from Thebes‚ Creon stated “Never to grant traitors and subversives Equal footing with loyal citizens‚ but to honor patriots in life and death”. The Law of the Land is to be respected
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As soon as I read it‚ Sophocles’ Antigone became one of my favorite pieces of literature. Many of the play’s ideas‚ although written for an ancient audience‚ are still very relevant today. For example‚ in my favorite part of the play‚ Sophocles expresses that “numberless are the world’s wonders‚ but none are more wonderful than man.” Many reasons add up to why I love this quotation‚ including its rich meaning and its use of language. But‚ most of all‚ the reason why this is my favorite quotation
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cursed or that fate was lead you to your destiny? In the philosophical play “Antigone” written by Sophocles‚ Antigone‚ the daughter of Oedipus believed she was “destined” to die because of her family’s curse that has proved itself true through many different family deaths. Creon‚ the king of Thebes‚ ordered that Antigone’s brother would not be buried since he was fighting against Thebes in the war. Eventually‚ Antigone went against the law‚ buried her brother‚ and was condemned to death. Sophocles
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situation. One of the biggest conflicts in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles is the value of human law vs. divine law. In this tragic play a newly appointed king Creon declares to his people that treason was committed during battle‚ and one of the two brothers (Polyneices) killed shall not be buried. This dilemma is felt by many‚ especially Antigone (sister of Polyneices). The struggle between human law and divine law is a moral dilemma Antigone feels as she decides to go against the laws of the king
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