drama‚ and the purpose of the Dionysian plays culturally to the Ancient Greeks in the Golden Age‚ specifically in reference to Antigone. Students will understand why the Ancient Greek’s own mythology‚ which they saw as their history‚ provided insight into their own understanding of morality‚ decency‚ and leadership. Students will understand how Oedipus and Antigone are characterized as heroic to the Ancient Greeks. Students will understand the concept of the tragic hero‚ according to Aristotle
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Creon as the Tragic Hero In "Antigone" written by Sophocles‚ Creon is the tragic hero. Creon is the tragic hero because of his error in judgement‚ stubborn way of ruling Thebes‚ his change‚ and all the tragedy brought on by his actions. Although Creon changed only when a messenger told him there would be a tragic ending because of all his actions‚ he did try to correct what he had done. Creon ordered that Polyneices’ body be left out to be eaten by vultures andwhile dogs because Polyneices
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Antigone Have you ever thought what would happen if you knew what was going to lead you down the wrong path? What could bring about such a downfall? While reading the book Antigone‚ one could not even begin to express the tragic flaw seen within the character named Creon. Not only was Creon the king‚ but also was a character who suffered one too many cases of a selfish heart. Creon’s actions can be discovered through his lack of acceptance‚ lack of relationship‚ and his unbelievable
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Outline: If the text had been written in a different time or place of language or for a different audience‚ how and why might it differ? Text: Antigone – Sophocles • Set in Athens‚ if it were to be written in a different place‚ America‚ how would location affect it? Would local traditions and culture affect the plays outcomes? • This book has been translated to English by Don Taylor‚ but it were translated to Spanish how will the meaning change or be lost? • If the book was written in the 21st century
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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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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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Is Pride to Blame in the Antigone tragedy? The fate of Creon is sealed by his decision to make an example of his niece‚ and quickly becomes tragic in Antigone. Creon shows us his lack of leadership skills by creating situations in which he loses the respect of his advisors‚ and the love of his family. The inability to overcome foolish pride is Creon’s greatest fault and the direct cause of his fall from grace. Initially‚ the author uses foreshadowing to hint at the upcoming turn of events. Choragos
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rational decisions and it also serves as guidance for mere goodness. Our existence defines who we are as an individual because of our values that help us see past our wrongdoing and helps improve our future. This can be seen in Sophocles’ story of “Antigone‚” Antigone’s character portrays a strong individual who is loyal and values her family more than the society. This tragic heroic story demonstrates the
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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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Antigone - Prompt #3 CREON "Die then‚ and love the dead if thou must; No woman shall be the master while I live (184)." This quotation portrays a powerful and important theme about gender and the role that a woman plays in Greek society. Antigone’s gender has an incredible effect on the others around her‚ for her actions don’t constitute those of an average woman in Greek society. An average Greek woman is characterized as subservient and passive‚ but Antigone possesses independent‚ strong-willed
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