the strong and the weak‚ though it is foolish and evil at its core. Sophocles proves that love is the one destructive power in the universe through his third ode in “Antigone.” Its powerful message foreshadows the death of Antigone and her lover‚ Haemon‚ through its crisp imagery and perfect diction. The chorus passionately sings the evils of love while closely examining the situation of the Lovers’ potential ends. Force emanates from each word that Sophocles conducts‚ forcing the viewer to be enthralled
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wrong is based purely on ones judgment and perspective. Staying true to personal beliefs and morals can sometimes be problematic to retain when conflicting with the written law. In Antigone by Sophocles‚ Antigone disregards the decree of her uncle Creon‚ King of Thebes‚ which forbids anybody to bury Antigone’s brother Polynices who was killed in battle. Although Polynices is considered a traitor to the land of Thebes‚ Antigone feels that to respect the wishes of the gods she must burry him. She faithfully
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there is Political State‚ especially a democracy‚ tensions run high when there is more disagreement that usual and it spills over into the populace. Roselli also remarks on the difference between citizens‚ who had rights their slaves who did not. Creon overstepped his reach as King because as Roselli states‚ “…the Polis did require the burial of slaves…Creon’s
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A good man is someone who makes mistakes that may be or may not be important but learns to face the truth and make up for his mistakes in order to begin fresh. It also means having some traits that make a person “good”. Being a good man may not always seem to be approved in other people’s perspective‚ however there is no way of convincing people who is a honorable person and who is a “bad” person. The form men are viewed is influenced by the way society tells us he or they are‚ yet nobody knows what
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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 and fighting‚ giving light to the symbol of the king’s creation of chaos. 4. As Antigone
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Celone Verna English 101.2652 Professor. Van Slyck October 4‚ 2011 To Break or Not to Break? All through the play of Antigone‚ written by Sophocles‚ Antigone believes in the supremacy of religious law and tradition. Although Creon has proclaimed to the city that the traitor‚ Polynices‚ should not be buried‚ Antigone insists on following the religious law requiring that females bury the deceased of their family. Antigone’s pride ensures that she will die rather than renounce her beliefs
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Even though King Creon is thought of as someone who knows how to control a nation‚ he contains a tragic flaw noticed by others and himself‚ which results in an unpleasant death. In the story “Antigone” by Sophocles‚ King Creon’s pride and stubborn actions leads his son‚ Haemon to be disappointed and loose his trust towards his father. Through his ways of being unable to admit his mistakes‚ his anger brought him to a stage where he became associated with civil law rather than believing in his morals
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convicted of being. Antigone’s actions went against her homeland. Creon had declared that "Our country is our safety. Only while she voyages true on course can we establish friendships truer than blood itself. Such are my standards. They make our city great."( Act I: Scene II: Line 382) He says this meaning that if everyone acted as a whole they would always prosper. If someone were to go against the laws and ideals put by Creon it would only cause dissension. When Antigone went against the law
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the play Antigone. Antigone and Creon represent the extreme opposite political views regarding where a citizen of a city should place his or her loyalties. Creon puts enforcing the rules of the state over everything else including his family. When Antigone disobeys Creon‚ unlike the townspeople‚ Creon does not take into account her reasoning and he sends her to exile. This theme presents the question of whether enforcing to follow the rules of the state‚ like Creon‚ or doing what you believe is the
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well liked because Haemon tells his father that the people believe Antigone should burry her brother Polynices. This shows that Antigone was well known and well liked throughout the story. Therefore Antigone shows her tragic flaw which is her abundance of pride. Polynices and Eteocles the brothers of Antigone fought for who were going to be next king. They both kill each other Creon the new king decides
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