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    Since the inception of Sophocles’ Antigone‚ there has been an argument regarding the true tragic hero of the play. It is a commonly held certainty that Antigone must be the tragic character merely because she and the drama share the same name. This is‚ of course‚ a very reasonable supposition. Surely Sophocles must have intended her to be viewed as the protagonist; otherwise‚ he would not have given her the name as the play’s title. However‚ analytically speaking‚ Creon seems to fit the category

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    Lakota Godsey  Professor Schindler  May 1‚ 2015  Sacrificing Womanhood: Antigone  In Sophocles’​  Antigone‚ ​ an obvious power struggle between men and women exists as  they are bound by traditional gender roles. Antigone‚ the antagonist‚ becomes dissatisfied with  the powerlessness and supposed inferiority of Greek women. She disturbs the traditional gender  roles by going against the king’s commands and sacrificing herself for her brother. She insists  that her extreme family loyalty drives her to sacrifice herself

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    men are equal in it.” This central idea of equality is relevant to the story Antigone by Sophocles. Considering the circumstances of the story‚ the minor character‚ Ismene‚ is conflicted with standing by the beliefs that men are overall rulers and power over women. Ismene’s emotions and mood fluctuates through the story in a horrible manner. To tragedy unto despair is a major theme in Sophocles most famous tragedy‚ Antigone. On the outskirts of Thebes‚ Ismene‚ daughter of Oedipus whom was the king

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    Analysis of Antigone 1

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    Background Information on Antigonê by Sophocles Before reading Antigonê by Sophocles‚ discover some background information on the play‚ the author‚ and the time. In about 150-200 words compile that information and submit it in the submission window below. Learning some background information will help you understand the play. Look for information that will pertinent in understanding Greek Tragedy. Make sure you use your own words‚ quote when necessary‚ and include in-text citations. Keep the bibliographical

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    In both plays Creon is of high social status. In Antigone he is the king of Thebes. In Oedipus the King he is the brother in law to Oedipus and becomes king at the end of the play. In Antigone‚ Creon is portrayed as a main character as the plot revolves around him and his decisions as he is the King of Thebes. In this play Creon’s character is irrational‚ as he does not obey the Laws of the Gods by sentencing his son’s fiancée to a slow death‚ ’she’ll never escape‚ she and her blood sister‚ the

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    Role Of Creon In Antigone

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    What is a tragic hero? Antagone is an interesting play with many interesting characters included in it. Antigone who is a women who just wanted to give her loving brother‚ Polyneices a proper burial. Creon Antigone’s uncle who sought after giving Polyneices the title of traitor. There is a right and a wrong and in my opinion Creon was in the wrong‚ i mean by making stupid‚ and stubborn decisions that would soon lead to his downfall‚ making him the tragic hero of this play. A tragic hero is a literary

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    Past Events In Antigone

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    cursed or that fate was lead you to your destiny? In the philosophical play “Antigone” written by Sophocles‚ Antigone‚ the daughter of Oedipus believed she was “destined” to die because of her family’s curse that has proved itself true through many different family deaths. Creon‚ the king of Thebes‚ ordered that Antigone’s brother would not be buried since he was fighting against Thebes in the war. Eventually‚ Antigone went against the law‚ buried her brother‚ and was condemned to death. Sophocles

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    "Antigone" Tragic Hero

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    Kacie Ms. C 11/16/12 C Block Antigone tragic hero essay. Creon is the better tragic hero because he has more traits of a tragic hero than antigone has. He has greatness‚ a personality flaw‚ he makes a tragic mistake due to his personality and realizes it‚ he accepts death with honor and gets redeemed by the end of the play. All tragic heros must have greatness “ You forget yourself! You are talking to your king”Creon is telling Tiresias that he is a king. It is important because it is

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    Why Is Antigone Wrong

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    Antigone Essay Thousands of years ago there was an ancient greek playwright that went by the name Sophocles. Sophocles was a brilliant writer and every play he wrote it never scored below second in contest. One of his most famous plays is Antigone. It’s a tragic story about a girl who has to decide whether to go against the law or follow her heart and bury her brother Polyneices. After a grueling war both of Antigone’s brothers have died. Eteocles fighting for king Creon and Polyneices fighting

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    Antigone Character Analysis In Antigone‚ Sophocles portrays Antigone smashing heads with her uncle‚ Creon‚ when their own individual loyalty contradicts each other and their beliefs. It all began with the tragedy of Polynices’ death‚ which eventually lead Antigone to a tragedy of her own by the end of the play through a series of events. She is the heroine of the story‚ as Sophocles illustrated her as absolutely stubborn‚ but very loyal to her family and the Gods. Certain examples throughout the

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