relationships shown in Anouilh’s version of Antigone. The relationships that are the most different between the two plays are Antigone’s relationship with Creon and with Haemon. Antigone’s relationship with Creon in the Sophocles’ version differs greatly from the Anouilh version. The most obvious difference is that in the Anouilh version Creon doesn’t want Antigone to die and tries every way he can to keep her alive. He exhausts just about every argument possible‚ starting and frequently returning
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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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Polynices. Although she knows the possible outcomes of her choice‚ this does not stop her as she believes Creon will be more sympathetic towards her. Antigone proves this when she says “Poor Creon! My nails are broken‚ my fingers are bleeding‚ my arms are covered with the wells left by the paws of your guards- but I am queen!” (Anouilh‚ 50). Therefore she takes advantage her relationship with Creon in order to gain power. Lastly‚ the outcome of Antigone at the end of each play was the same‚ but the amount
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through their actions. Haemon is Creon’s son‚ he is engaged to Antigone at the beginning of the story. He is a strong character that doesn’t cause many problems but stands for what he believes in. Some might argue he is naive but he actually just stands for what he thinks is right. He tries to reason with his dad‚ threatens in order to get his way‚ and actually does as he says. The decisions that Haemon takes indicate how he doesn’t back up on what is important to him. Creon decides that Antigone
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reversed‚ and fourth is the discovery that the reversal was brought about by the actions of the tragic hero. It can be argued who is the tragic hero in this play. Both Antigone and Creon possess qualities of a tragic hero. But the character I believe is the tragic hero and that I will be discussing is Creon. Creon comes into power when both his nephews are killed in battle. Eteocles and Polyneices were not only brothers but the rulers of Thebes. They took turns in power. When it was Polyneices
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that they forget of any other options and accept harsh penalties for their actions. In the cases of Antigone‚ Haemon and Creon the consequences of their actions wind up to be very extreme and lead to the deaths of these three characters. For her brother’s proper burial‚ Antigone goes to extreme lengths to fulfill her goal no matter what stands in her way. Against the new law made from Creon Antigone still buries Polyneices and accepts her punishment of death‚ calling it her destiny. In lines thirty
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Although Creon uses ethos to convey his feelings towards his laws‚ Haemon uses rhetorical appeal within pathos to support Antigone. Creon expresses his belief that the law is law‚ and no one should break it‚ “I’ll have no dealings with lawbreaks‚ critics of the government: whoever is chosen to govern should be obeyed” (iii.34-35). Within this‚ Creon believes that no matter how strict the rules are‚ they are rules‚ and they must be obeyed. This way of approach seems right to Creon‚ because he believes
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Creon‚ a man of extreme pride‚ caused the tragedy of Thebes with is many character flaws. His son Haemon advised him to become more compassionate. Teiresias the prophet advised him to change his pride-filled ways. Yet‚ through Creon’s actions he crushed his family. Perhaps Antigone’s tragedy man have been avoided if he headed their words of wisdom. Creon has many character flaws that led to the tragic end of the play. One of the many flaws Creon exhibits is a paranoia that people around him are
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dead”(135). Antigone‚ Haemon‚ and Eurydice have all died from killing themselves. After Antigone died‚ it started a chain reaction of deaths. Creon thought he had to show qualities of being a strong king‚ but he should have known when he crossed the line. Creon is to blame for the suicides of Antigone‚ Haemon‚ and Eurydice‚ and two characteristics he has is being a greedy king‚ and selfishness to listen to people that could have prevented this tragedy. Some would say that Creon is not all to blame
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Pride and stubbornness can be harmful things‚ and Haemon touches upon this within his speech to Creon as he attempts to dissuade his father from taking Antigone’s life. Using rhetorical devices such as tone‚ ethical‚ emotional‚ logical appeal‚ and metaphor‚ Haemon manages to make an impact on Creon’s eventual decision as he speaks in Antigone’s defense. Starting at the beginning of his speech‚ Haemon ventures to convince Creon to change his mind about his harsh ruling against
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