Antigone In Sophocles’ Antigone‚ the main conflict is civic authority versus natural law. Creon‚ the king of Thebes‚ is faced with the decision of standing by the laws he has enforced or to make the people of Thebes happy. Antigone‚ the protagonist of the play‚ countered Creon by breaking his law to not provide a burial for her brother‚ Polynices. The fundamental struggle between the protagonist and antagonist is developed according to a set pattern that theater audiences have come to recognize
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need to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each theory in order to work out which is more beneficial for the subject. In this instance‚ it is possible for me to discuss Behaviourism and Psychodynamic approaches. One of the main psychologists in recent history is John B. Watson (1878 - 1958). Watson was responsible for creating Behaviourism by developing on theories discovered by earlier psychologist Pavlov (1849 - 1936). This phenomenon had a profound effect on how psychology
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Downfall of Creon Throughout our lives‚ we humans will encounter experiences which will teach us that occasionally our sense of judgment may not always be the best. We will learn that our mistakes can have very negative outcomes that cannot be changed. A good example of this is shown through the character of Creon‚ who clearly demonstrates all of the five components of a tragic hero‚ which is why he is considered the tragic hero of the play Antigone. Every tragic hero has tragic flaws‚ and Creon’s
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Sophocles’s drama "Antigone" has many lessons that can be cross applied to the present. Creon’s series of blunders which ultimately lead to his fall from power and happiness has a direct implication on today’s modern society. Antigone’s loyalty to her kin is a model for the passion and devotion family members should have for each other. Through "Antigone" Sophocles portrays human nature at its best and worst. Those who are in power have an obligation to the people they rule. Creon‚ while trying to
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Nicollette Unglaub English 101 May 6‚ 2011 Compare and Contrast Essay The play Antigone and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban are similar because‚ the characters in each have similar characteristics. They both have the same themes of revenge‚ social justice‚ and redemption. The similarities between these two show that Greek literature is still relevant in today’s world. The play Antigone is about Oedipus’ two sons both dying in battle‚ and one is given a proper burial and the
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Anthony Arteaga Art History Ancient World Homework Assignment #1 Compare and contrast the subject‚ concept‚ and the Formal Element of the two works of art. Also‚ explain which category this work falls in. The two pieces I have chosen can be found on page 200‚ figure 6-51‚ Battle of Centaurs and Wild Beasts from Hadrian’s Villa and on page 434‚ figure 14-8‚ Battle of the Bird and Serpent. Not only did I choose these pieces for their beauty‚ but also because both works have similar yet different
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Antigone– The Characterization Sophocles’ tragic drama‚ Antigone‚ presents to the reader a full range of characters: static and dynamic‚ flat and round; they are portrayed mostly through the showing technique. In “Sophocles’ Praise of Man and the Conflicts of the Antigone‚” Charles Paul Segal takes the stand that there are two protagonists in the drama (which conflicts with this reader’s interpretation): This is not to say that there are not conceptual issues
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Section I: Essay Questions: A.1) Prompt: How are Antigone‚ Ismene and Eurydice portrayed in the play? How is this similar or different from how they are observed by the minor characters? Although ancient Greece was a male-dominate society‚ Sophocles’ work Antigone‚ portrays women as being strong and capable of making wise decisions. In this tragedy‚ Sophocles uses three main characters who are women to represent different models of female behavior. Traditionally women are characterized as weak
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May 17‚ 2005 World Literature Paper I A Character Comparison: Nora Vs. Antigone In the novels A Doll’s House and Antigone‚ Ibsen and Sophocles respectively create two lead female characters‚ Nora and Antigone‚ who confront society’s expectations of women in fundamentally different ways. Nora goes against the grain of middle class society by first forging her father’s signature and then deceiving her husband‚ Torvald‚ throughout their marriage; Antigone‚ on the other hand‚ openly challenges and
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theory comes in. Nursing theory can help you with overt and covert problems‚ as well as inform your nursing decisions. In the two studies that I read‚ each used a very different theory to guide their nursing care. That is because nursing is so diverse‚ and we are fortunate to have had many beacons of light come before us in the form of Grand Theorists. I chose to contrast the Nicely article (2011)‚ using Virginia Henderson’s theory‚ with the Merrit article(2010)‚ using Hildegard Peplau’s theory.
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