of relation and love‚ since Polyneices was also her brother. Such a dilemma‚ crossed with the law of the land and the law of her faith‚ still vex men and women today. Although Antigone met a tragic end‚ the tragic hero in this story is Creon. Below‚ why Creon fits Aristotle’s description of a tragic hero will be discussed as well as why Antigone or other characters do not fit. When examining Aristotle’s description of a tragic hero‚ it is important to look at each part of his description as
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The conflict between Antigone and Creon had its origin in the times when Polyneices & Eteocles killed themselves to death‚ but Eteocles was considered correct in the eyes of the people of Thebes because he was fighting for the peace of the land and on the other hand Polyneices‚ who was against
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Thebes ask for help from King Oedipus because he has previously dealt with a sphinx that was devouring his people. In order to deal with the plague‚ Oedipus sends Creon to the Oracle of Delphi to receive help from Apollo. When Creon arrives from Delphi‚ he reports that the oracle said to find and punish the former king’s murderer. Creon suggests that Oedipus consult with the seer Tiresias‚ so Oedipus sends for him. Although Oedipus welcomes Tiresias‚ Tiresias regrets coming to the palace. During
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Greek’s classic tragedies. One could say‚ the tragic hero is likely to experience such feelings‚ likewise in the Greek tragedies Oedipus Rex‚ rewritten by John Bennett and Moira Kerr‚ as well as Antigone written by Sophocles‚ two characters Oedipus and Creon both display signs of remorse. Yet ultimately‚ it is evident through the emotions displayed‚ admittance of their sins‚ and further self imposed retribution‚ that Oedipus suggests a higher degree of remorse. To begin‚ it is shown through the
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deaths.Many conflicts arise as a result of Antigone burying her brother against the order of her Uncle Creon‚ the king. The three conflicts that will be explored are sister vs sister‚ women vs men‚ and father vs son. The first conflict is between the sisters; Ismene and Antigone. The conflict between the sisters arise when Creon orders for their brother not be buried. Antigone decides to go against Creon and bury her brother. However‚ Iseme disagrees
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house unless it was a festival and be accompanied by a guardian. For Sophocles to have a bold resilient character such as Antigone‚ many people at the time were most likely astonish by Antigone behavior and her resistant to powerful men such as Creon. Antigone went against want society thought she should act. Antigone was determined to obey the law of the gods regardless of the consequences she would face including death. “I’ll still bury him. It would be fine to die while doing that.” (Sophocles
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demonstrate values such as intelligence‚ wisdom‚ innovation‚ independence and moderation. The character of King Creon in Antigone juxtaposes these qualities with the characteristics of a classic tragic hero. Hubrisly‚ Creon challenges the gods by disrespecting the traditional laws of heaven. Despite his own professions “…that a king whose lips are sealed by fear‚ unwilling to seek advice‚ is damned‚” Creon refuses the wisdom of his advisors until it’s too late to undo his foolish actions. Devotion to the
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Guard “We saw this girl giving that dead man’s corpse full burial rites-an act you’d made illegal.” (12) Creon “Don’t speak of here being here. Her life is over.” (18) Creon “No‚ not me. Hades is the one who will stop the marriage” (18) Creon “Well enjoy your sophisticated views. But if you don’t reveal to me who did this‚ you’ll just confirm how much your treasonous gains have made you suffer.” (10) Antigone “Don’t try to share my death or make a claim to actions which you did not do. I’ll
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Lange H English II Period 4 12 sept. 2011 Antigone was Correct Antigone defied King Creon because she did what she thought was right. Burying her brother seemed better than not burying him. Antigone was correct in disobeying Creon because Creons Law was flawed and she had good reasons for her actions. Antigone by John Gassner‚ based on Antigone by Sophocles‚ is a Greek Tragedy about Antigone and King Creon. Creon attempted to prevent Antigones brother’s burial‚ so Antigone disobeyed him. She ended
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ANTIGONE PROLOGUE (1-116): Antigone‚ resolute and determined‚ proposes to Ismene that they flout the decree of Creon and bury the body of Ploynices‚ even at the cost of death. Ismene is afraid to join her and tries to disuade Antigone from her purpose‚ urging the weakness of women ant the necessity of obedience to the state. Antigone‚ in a burst of furious anger‚ scorns her advice. PARADOS (117-79): The Chorus of Theban Elders hails the defeat of the Argive army and the lifting of the siege of
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