can be verified since Antigone decided to follow the gods’ law over Creon’s law‚ and the punishment that she received from Creon was far too unreasonable. Antigone does what is ethical by pursuing what would be right in accordance to the gods‚ not in accordance to Creon. Creon believed that Polyneices did not deserve to be buried. Before Antigone is sent to dies‚ she tells Creon‚ “You will remember / What things I suffer‚ and at what’s men’s hands / Because I would not transgress the laws of heaven”
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Antigone‚ the prideful protagonist‚ had her brother‚ Polynices‚ killed at war. King Creon of Thebes‚ the audacious and selfish antagonist‚ sternly declared that whoever buried the traitor‚ Polynices‚ was to be put to death at once‚ but that did not stop Antigone to do what she thinks is morally correct. In the tragedy Antigone by Sophocles‚ characters typify their hubris in various manners‚ particularly Antigone and Creon. The hubris portrayed by Antigone demonstrates her desire and passion to do what
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remained victorious but the two brothers were each impaled by the others spear. (From Paul Woodruff’s notes of lines 14-15 on the bottom of page 3). What followed this was their uncle‚ Creon‚ becoming the new ruler of Thebes “because I am closest to kin to those who died” (Antigone 174). When thrust into power Creon makes it clear that he will be unwavering about his policies‚ this is because he believes the he is the only one who can ensure this cities safety and “raise this city high” (Antigone
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individuals make decisions depending on their moral standings. No one can say what is morally just or unjust besides the individual themselves that ultimately make the final decisions. The reader quickly discovers that the moral beliefs of Antigone and Creon will clash into an epic battle of courage and moral beliefs. Antigone devised her own agenda based on her personal standings that she felt was right. She formed a plan of action and she followed through all the way to the end. She was fully aware
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day” (Creon) This quote was important because this was the basis for the drama of Antigone. This quote was from Creon referring to Polyneices. He was saying that since Polyneices went against Thebes‚ that Polyneices will not get buried. If this piece of the book was not said‚ this drama would not be a drama. 2. “Curse you! Find the love for your outlet down there. No women while I live shall govern me.” (Creon) This quote reflects Creon’s hubris. At this point of the second episode‚ Creon was
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conveys the interactions between the King Creon and his niece Antigone. Their interaction is different than a normal conversation between a women and male at the time‚ especially a man with as much power as Creon. Normally‚ a woman would surrender to the males wishes and keep her thoughts to herself. Antigone separates herself from this commonality by showing no fear as she admits to burying Polyneices‚ her brother‚ when the Creon questions her (Line 411). Creon is shocked by this confession because
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Haemon should have been direct “Father‚ the gods instill good sense in men” (776) Haemon states when he is pleading with his father for his fiance’s release. Trying to make Creon understand that what he is doing is not good in the slightest‚ but is in fact very mean spirited. He later states “The people here in Thebes all say the same— they deny she is.” (834) even the very people he rules believe his judgement is wrong and that Antigone is innocent and was doing well by the gods. Because
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women‚ quote on page 4 * On page 13 Creon talks about taming Antigone. Antigone needs to be tamed because women are supposed to be submissive and Creon’s ability to rule is in his ability to have everyone‚ especially women submissive. * On page 14‚ Creon’s comment about snakes suggests that women are snake like in nature‚ with a manipulative duplicity to their nature. He suggests that women hide their evil qualities behind attractive looks. * Creon thinks that all women are all the same
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Characters Creon and Antigone show very distinct types of pride which put them in very unpleasant situations. Creon’s pride is excessive and causes him to become the tragic hero of the story. Antigone’s pride got to her head which didn’t allow her to think about how servere the consequences are. First‚ Creon is a king who thinks that he is the best of the best‚ he is always right‚ and no one should disagree to anything he says because he knows best. For example‚ when sentry tells Creon that someone
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lost the throne to Creon by tearing out his own eyes and killed himself. His two sons Eteocles and Polyneices fought each other for the kingship but ended up killing each other. Creon was hailed king of Thebes. Antigone and Ismene were sisters to Eteocles and polyneices. Creon favored Eteocles and he perceived him as the cities champion and ordered that Eteocles could be buried in a grave with every rite of sanctity given to him as a hero. Polyneices was rejected by Creon because he felt that
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