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    In Sophocles’ Antigone‚ the tragic hero is a woman that believes in her heart far stronger than that of her leader’s rule: Antigone. A tragic hero is the character in a tragedy that experiences a downfall because of some kind of flaw. This flaw is referred to as the tragic flaw. In order for a character to be considered as a tragic hero‚ they must possess 4 important characteristics: First‚ they must experience a reversal of fortune due to an error in the hero’s judgment. Second‚ recognition that

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    شرح الرواية مقدم من منتدى روضة التحليه http://www.roodah.com/vb/ وللحصول على ترجمة الروايه باللغه العربيه وتلخيصها من هنا http://www.roodah.com/vb/t4893.html وللحصول على Symbols Themes‚ Motifs & Symbols بشرح آخر والكثير من هنا http://www.roodah.com/vb/f61.html وللمزيد زورونا فنشر العلم ومساعدة الآخرين هدفنا Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe SETTING When the story begins‚ the setting is England. Some of the action thereafter takes place at sea in various ships. Once

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    play‚ Antigone‚ minor characters are utilized as the primary method of portraying the theme of the play to the audience‚ displayed through the way in which the character Ismene portrays the role of women‚ the way in which the character Choragus tells of the importance of fate‚ and the way in which the character Haemon is exemplified as an innocent loss of life due to the hubris of others. Sophocles uses the character Ismene to represent the thematic role of women within the society of Antigone‚ through

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    you realize you are in a tragic conflict‚ and if you can change the way you are acting to avoid it. Nussbaum brings up an example of the story of Antigone. In this tale‚ The king Creon tells the entire city that anyone who offers burial to the traitor Polynices will also be considered a traitor to the city‚ and be put to death. Immediately Antigone knows that she cannot agree with Creon’s ruling because Polynices is her brother‚ and not seeking burial for her kin would be a violation of her fundamental

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    Daniel Nierenberg Comparative Essay 11-20-01 "Oedipus Rex" & "Antigone" It is only natural that an author use similar vessels of literature‚ such as figurative language‚ literary devices‚ and elements in his/her work. It is even more apparent between works that are connected by character‚ time‚ and theme. Sophocles did this when he wrote "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone". When comparing the two pieces‚ it becomes evident that very similar vessels connected these very different plays. Sophocles uses a

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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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    Creon’s pride and Antigone’s stubbornness create Antigone’s central conflict and create devastating consequences. Antigone loses her life‚ prompting Creon’s son and wife to commit suicide. Creon is forced to live with the guilt of the deaths of those dearest to him knowing that they were a result of his selfish actions. These events could not have turned out any differently due to how deeply engrained Creon and Antigone’s flaws are. Antigone is so determined to bury her brother that a potential death

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    Reflective Statement 18 March 2014 Word count: 341 Reflective Statement: Sophocles’‚ Antigone Reflective Statement Question: How was your understanding of cultural and contextual considerations of the work developed through the Interactive Oral? The Interactive oral on Sophocles‚ Antigone helped me gain a deeper understanding on women’s role in Ancient Greece society during the fourth and fifth centuries. Understanding the historical context of the play I was able to develop a deeper insight

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    Creon and his hubris made his downfall In Sophocles play Antigone‚ who really fits the definition of Aristotle’s definition of tragedy? Or tragic hero? Creon fits better than Antigone. At the beginning‚ he is a good leader for his kingdom‚ has all kinds a good characters on him‚ loyalty‚ justice. But just because of his stubbornness and hubris‚ he get to this title. Antigone might be the big hero that defended women and human rights during that time‚ but she doesn’t really have a hubris. Instead

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    Humanities Camarco Antigone In the play Antigone by Sophocles‚ Antigone is to blame for her own death. She is to blame because of her obsessive hubris‚ non- apologetic behavior‚ and denial of nothing which ultimately lead to her own demise. One reason Antigone is to blame for her own death is because of her obsessive hubris. Hubris which means excessive pride was shown throughout the whole story from many different characters‚ Antigone being one of them. In the beginning of Antigone Creon the ruler

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