When he confronted his father‚ Creon‚ he not only kept the opinions of the common people in mind‚ but skillfully applied their concerns to his argument‚ and in doing so may have influenced the chorus of elders‚ persuading them not to be so one-sided (the elders being something of a group of “yes” men). His feelings may have stemmed from loving Antigone‚ but he fought against the irregular punishment that would be the first of its kind inflicted upon women. Haemon was careful to craft his words which
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describes that her life is meaningless without Antigone. Ismene tries to convince King Creon not kill Antigone by saying that his own son‚ Haemon‚ is in love with her and they are bound to be married. She tries to appeal to King Creon’s emotions of his son and attempts to bring Antigone out of the death sentence. But with this decision‚ Ismene fails and Creon then orders her away and Antigone to her place of rest. Creon speaks a comical statement saying‚ “Even brave men run when they see death coming
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honouring my mother’s children” Antigone said to Creon. “You had a brother killed fighting for the other side” Creon blurted(581-583). Antigone’s word‚ actions‚ and ideas contrast with Creon’s character to the point of these two characters having conflicting motivations. These conflicting motivations cause the characteristics of disrespect‚ rude‚ and stubbornness to be highlighted within Creon’s character. Ultimately‚ these conflicting motivations develop Creon as the tragic hero because he is too noble
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The setting of Antigone occurs in the palace of Thebes. Thebes is ruled by Creon‚ whose sister‚ Jocasta‚ was the wife and mother of infamous Oedipus Rex. Oedipus was King of Thebes until he expelled himself from the kingdom‚ leaving his children Polynices‚ Ismene‚ Eteocles‚ and Antigone‚ along with the throne‚ in Creon’s care. The two brothers Polynices and Eteocles die as opposing fighters in a war for the throne. Creon declares that since Polynices brought about the war‚ he will not have the honorable
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Oedipus the King/Antigone Essay Have you ever done something bad which caused a huge problem for your family? In the tragedies‚ Antigone‚ and Oedipus the King by Sophocles‚ both Oedipus and Creon are the causes for deaths in their families. Oedipus was one of the reasons for death in his family. The prophet Tiresias said that one day Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother one day. And because of this his parents sent him to die. But he still lived and fulfilled the prophecy without
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Antigone says to Ismene‚ “You chose to live‚ I chose to die” (626). Antigone stands up for what she believes is right and is willing to die‚ but Ismene wants to follow the rules of man and chooses to live rather than face death by going against King Creon. Antigone’s characteristics are her strength‚ but Ismene’s character traits are her weakness. Antigone’s qualities are what give her the motivation to provide her brother the honor he deserved regardless of the King’s law. Antigone states‚ “And
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enabled us to engage with each other and incorporate more detail into our improvisation. Our improvisation was set in a market place‚ we each spoke of our feelings to each other‚ which showed the contrast in opinions towards Antigone(or her sister)/Creon. I admired Antigone for being strong enough to voice her beliefs as not many women in these times had the confidence to do so. I also learned that the daily trips to the water well-acted as an almost therapy session for a lot of women as this was the
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Antigone: The Influence of Free Will and Destiny Throughout Antigone‚ fate is responsible for many of the most devastating and critical events. The characters Antigone‚ Creon‚ Ismene‚ Haemon‚ and Tirasias experience many occasions that change their destiny‚ some events of which were predestined. It is frequently shown that fate and free will are intertwined. Each individual has a destiny‚ but it can be changed if they use their free will. Sophocle’s message is portrayed throughout the story through
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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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Brooks Fridey Antigone’s Purpose In the story of Antigone‚ originally written by Sophocles‚ explains the story‚ of a woman who stands up for her own beliefs against the king. At the time of Sophocles‚ women had little power and authority. They were expected to listen to their husband‚ king‚ or any man that speaks to or asks a woman of something. The story starts up where the story of Oedipus ends‚ in his death. Trouble and war are about to begin in Thebes‚ so Antigone travels there to
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