“Antigone” is a Greek tragedu by Sophocles written before or in 442 BC. The play expands on the Theban legend that predated it and picks up where Aeschyius’ “Seven Against Thebes” ends. “Antigone” is typical of the drama of ancient Greece and there are many evident features that support this. Ancient Greek drama is literary work with dialogue written in verse (really) and by actors such as Creon and Haeman speak in shifted tones of tension that prevail conflict. Another element of Ancient Greek
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throne. Because of this dual‚ both brothers killed each other and now the question is who should rightfully become the next in throne. Antigone‚ by Sophocles was a story about a young woman‚ Antigone‚ who betrays her own uncle‚ Creon‚ to bury her brother. After reading this short play‚ I believe that Antigone was right to bury her own brother’s body. I believe that Antigone is correct in burying her brother. Now‚ although Antigone’s brother betrayed the city of Thebes and its law of the new king‚ their
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Dao and Vy Nguyen‚ is a parody of the tv show‚ "My Kitchen Rules". I played the character of Antigone‚ Sam played Haemon‚ Carltan played Creon‚ Gary played the abusive male character Satanas‚ Kathy played Ismene and Vy played the submissive female character Peggy. We have had several complications involving our filming days‚ communication‚ ideas and timing. We followed some parts of the plot of "Antigone" and incorporated the issues of gender roles and power abuse. Our filming process was a difficulty
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Word Count: 256 Response to Literature Essay Antigone is a tragedy by Sophocles in which a generous act is punished by King Creon. Haimon‚ Creon’s son‚ plays an important character in the story. In scene three‚ lines 55-94‚ Haimon uses his persuasive skills in talking to his father King Creon. He blatantly expresses about his opinion towards him‚ Antigone‚ and what he thinks Creon should do. He does this effectively using the rhetorical device of Pathos. Throughout the story‚ Haimon is saying
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Sierra Arzate Ms.Shields Pre-Ap 10 November ‚2016 Antigone In the book Antigone written by Sophocles ; there are abundance of characters that had to make sacrifices to do certain things that they wanted to be able to do or to protect others . The characters in Antigone all have different types of character traits that make them who they are. Throughout the book you comprehend what the characters are like and the effects that they
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the play‚ Antigone‚ one of the main characters made some life-changing decisions that would end up leading to sacrificing her own life‚ this main character being Antigone. In this tragic play‚ it evidently seems as if she is portrayed as someone who is different from everyone else. Unlike the rest of the characters‚ she is an independent woman and is beautiful in her own unique way; however‚ she has made some costly mistakes‚ although these bring her the peace she ironically needs. Antigone gets attention
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In Antigone and in Oedipus Rex‚ there are a lot of different themes and lessons that are developed throughout both stories. These themes are everything from simple life lessons to complex events that happen that shape the plot of the story. Both stories are very similar because they are centered off one big event‚ and the rest of the story involves the characters dealing with that event. In Oedipus Rex‚ that event is who Oedipus real parents are and who killed king Laius and in Antigone‚ it is Creon
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The play Antigone Is about Oedipus’s three two sons Eteocles and Polynices killing each other in a conflict over who rightfully is king of Thebes. With both of the possible heirs to the throne their uncle Creon is king of Thebes. Creon passed a law stating that giving Polynices a proper burial was illegal. Creon stated that “proclamation has forbidden to dignify him with the burial‚ morning him at all” (Sophocles‚ 1109‚ 228). The reason for this law is that Polynices shared the throne with his brother
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In Sophocles’ play Antigone‚ he creates two tragic characters. A tragic character is someone who experience’s unfortunate events that led to his or her own destruction. Antigone is a character who is Headstrong she will do anything for her family dead or alive. She is willing to go through anything and suffer the consequences ahead. For instance Antigone is being headstrong when she is speaking to her sister Ismene and is arguing with her about Creon’s law of punishment if anyone buries their brother
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Name: Miriam Gauci Student Number: 215253 The Tragic Fate of Our Human Birth Sophocles wrote this particular tragedy play to warn the audience of the dangers and consequences associated with a dictatorial city. The two main characters in the play are Antigone and her uncle Creon who is the king of Thebes. In the play Creon passes a decree stating that Eteocies will receive a sacred and honorable funeral for defending the city against its enemy. While Polyneices body will be left uncovered
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