Antigone’s Relations In the two Antigone plays that we read‚ Anouilh’s 1940’s modern version and Sophocles’ version‚ there are many contrasts. Everything from the setting to the message is different‚ however the relationship between characters is the most striking difference; relationships with Antigone in particular. In Sophocles’ version‚ the character relations are rather underdeveloped‚ which is an extreme contrast from the relationships shown in Anouilh’s version of Antigone. The relationships that
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Break Down of the Tragic Character Thesis: Although both Antigone and Creon experience supreme pride and a sense commitment‚ only Creon the tragic hero of the play‚ experiences transfiguration. Creon‚ the new ruler of Thebes decides that Antigone’s brother Polynices will not be given a proper burial because he betrayed his homeland. Antigone tried to give him a proper burial and is supremely proud of her deeds and herself because she believes them honorable and if she must be punished
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highly renowned and prosperous a. Oedipus‚ Son of King of Thebes‚ King of Thebes‚ “Adopted” son of King of Crones b. Antigone‚ son of Oedipus c. Prometheus‚ Titan 2. The tragic hero(ine) must not be a perfectly good man or woman brought from a high status to low. This would merely be a shock; there must be justification for the fall. a. Oedipus‚ killed the King of Thebes. b. Antigone‚ buried her dishonored brother‚ disobeying Creon c. Prometheus‚ stole Zeus’s fire 3. Tragic hero(ine) cannot go
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is entirely in the wrong. The greatest iniquity committed by Haemon is the fact that he did not believe Antigone was guilty or deserved to be put in a tomb to die. Engulfed in all his power‚ Creon did not realize he was the only one that felt it was right to punish Antigone for performing a proper burial. Although it is not popularity but respect that he is searching for by sentencing Antigone to death‚ he is still putting himself before his country’s well being. Haemon is indirectly saying that
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ANTIGONE SIGNIFICANT ELEMENTS: 1. The Chorus compares Polyneices to a bird causing havoc in Thebes‚ thus drawing on the idea that he is something to be feared in the town. 2. The fact that Creon refuses to entomb Polyneices (who is dead)‚ but insists on entombing Antigone (still alive)‚ shows how far from rational he has become. This brings to light the symbolism of the double blasphemy he has committed. 3. Teiresias‚ studying augury by birds‚ tells Creon how the birds are quarrelling
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prevents him from being able to know how to handle situations well. Creon was not able to lead well‚ because he let the huge amount of power he had go to his head. His pride and selfishness clouded him from using good judgement. In the beginning of Antigone‚ Creon refuses to let anyone give Polynices‚ Antigone’s brother‚ a proper burial‚ because he “dishonored” his country and family by fighting against Thebes. Creon believes that burying Polynices will cause him to lose his power and control‚ because
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agree with the statement “there is no literature without conflict”. It applies well to the play Antigone by Jean Anouilh. The most significant conflict exists between Antigone and Creon the king. Despite this major conflict‚ there is also another minor conflict between Antigone and Ismene. Conflicts do not have to be between two people. A good example would be whether or not to obey the law‚ when Antigone decides whether she should take the risk and try to bury her deceased brothers. In Creon’s point
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then as he is today. Antigone‚ one of his many plays‚ is still appreciated in modern day literature. Sophocles’ main characters Antigone and Creon are both similar and diverse in which they could qualify as tragic heroes. Antigone and Creon have very many similar traits that could qualify them both as tragic heroes. Creon demonstrates excessive pride by declaring that “He would never have any dealings with an enemy of the people” (1.26-27 Sophocles). Creon only wanted Antigone to be an enemy of the
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Domino Effect Antigone‚ daughter of Oedipus‚ is the carries the burden of Haemon’s‚ Eurydice’s‚ and her own death. The agony commenced when Antigone disobeyed the law which said to not bury Polyneices. Antigone is to be blamed because it starts when she buried a loved one‚ her brother. Antigone‚ deliberately disobeying the law placed by the king himself‚ Creon‚ buried her brother Polyneices. Antigone acted on purpose when Creon said‚ “And you dare defy the law‚” and Antigone replied‚ “I dared”
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story of Antigone by Sophcoles and the story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walter ‚ they are both agreed with the critical lens statement and they both have the person who is mistaken by something. Unfortunately ‚ people rescind their mistakes too late. Their hubris does not make them evil‚ but it is dubious whether they can be considered good‚ Repenting for past wrongs does not erase mistakes‚ for the effects of these mistakes are not rescinded with an apology. In the story Antigone by Sophcoles
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