Creon Antigone Analysis

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Antigone/Creon Pov It began with the battle of Thebes, no regrets. When my brother Polynice died in battle, I buried him against King Creon's order. Creon refused to let me bury him properly to show the people who were in charge. Before I recount my demise, let me set the stage for you. My other brother, Creon, who was the king of Thebes then and also my uncle, labeled Polynices a traitor because he fought against Eteocles. I had no love for Creon. He was full of himself, caring more about his kingly status than anything else. Despite Polynice's actions against Thebes, he still deserves a proper burial, especially on the eve of a day dedicated to the Greek Gods. People kept pressuring me to undo what I did, but I refused to give in to self-doubt. Even though …show more content…
Without my intervention, what would stop Creon from hunting down other citizens? Despite the risk to my own life, I remained resolute in my actions. However, I came to understand that my true duty lay more in following my moral convictions than blindly obeying the dictates of the state. In the end, societal acceptance of Creon’s authority led to my downfall. Despite knowing the laws were unjust, I made a conscious decision to defy Creon’s orders. For instance, instead of following his command to starve to death in a tomb, I chose to take my own life as a form of resistance against his tyranny. By accepting punishment, I inadvertently handed Creon complete control over my fate, allowing him to dictate even the manner of my execution. By taking my own life, I reclaimed control over my destiny, showing that Creon’s authority was not absolute. His suicide was a consequence of realizing that I had granted him more power than he deserved. Entering that cave symbolized my defiance of societal norms,and ultimately, I chose to break free from the constraints of constantly adhering to rules by ending my own

Creon Antigone Analysis

bad one.” In the traditional play Antigone written by Sophocles in 442 B.C.E., it can be argued whether or not the city of Thebes is better off without Creon as a ruler. In the play, Creon has proven himself to be a strict and conceded ruler, taking no opinion but his own. Many of his loyal subjects are frightened by him and prefer not to endure his company. The Sentry, too afraid to tell the King the news of the burial of Polyneices, even trembles before him. Creon makes the command that no man will…

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Creon Antigone Analysis

adversities. In Sophocles’ Greek play Antigone, the city of Thebes, welcomes a new king after the devastating loss of their own. Their new king, Creon, begins his reign by unifying Thebes and assuring his people. Careful not to fall into the same habits as the past leader, Creon sets strict rule, expressing no tolerance for contempt. As the play progresses, Creon begins to lose control. Thus, despite his best efforts, the king of Thebes in Sophocles Greek play Antigone, struggles to meet his responsibilities…

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Antigone Creon Analysis

and an ending nobody wants to live. The king Creon is a perfect example of how one’s life can be turned around in moments. Going from a peasant to royalty, a king to despair or a great life to death. Be careful, pride can be very dangerous and Creon is an examples of how. In Antigone, Sophocles portrays the hubristic personality of Creon through his defiance towards the Gods, tone and diction towards his people and reluctance towards setting Antigone free. Sophocles portrays Creon’s hubris personality…

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Antigone And Creon Character Analysis

attributes are also present in Sophocles’ Antigone through Antigone’s, Ismene’s, and Creon’s actions. Through direct characterization, Sophocles suggests that people who break the law are not weak and fearful. Antigone exhibits courage while breaking the law. She exhibits this courage by burying her brother Polynices while it is forbidden to do so. Antigone reminds Ismene of Creon’s lack of allegiance to Polynices: ”Why not? Our own brothers' burial! Hasn't Creon graced one with all the rites, disgraced…

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Antigone Vs Creon Analysis

Last week, we read a book called Antigone, which is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles. The story mainly based on the conflict between Antigone and Creon on whether to bury Antigone's brother or not. Her brothers, Eteocles and Polynices both died in the same day in a war against each other. I found it interesting in how the tragedy formed by a conflict. They had a totally opposite view: Antigone believed that both her brothers should be buried equally, while Creon only gave Eteocles a properly funeral…

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Antigone And Creon Pride Analysis

of deep pleasure from one’s own achievements. In Sophocles’ Antigone, the feeling of pride was displayed by both Antigone and Creon. Antigone had a sense of pride in her family, while Creon showed pride though his power. The gods viewed pride as a flaw, especially when it was used against them. Pride and it’s effects are the main focal point of Antigone. Antigone’s pride was considered absolute and very brave. This was because Antigone valued her family over the laws of the state. After both of…

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Antigone Creon Power Analysis

In Antigone Creon will not lose to a woman and he goes crazy with power. “Do you want me to show myself weak before the people?/ or to break my sworn word? No and I will not./ The woman dies”(Antigone, Line 28-30). This shows Creon will not stand down just because of a woman. Power drives a man to make him believe he is invincible. A perfect example of this is Suddam Hussein. In 1979, Suddam had a meeting and removed 68 of his government officials, many of which were killed. Just like Creon, Suddam…

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Antigone Vs Creon Analysis

Sophocles contrasts the characters Antigone and Creon in order to question if authority or family should be more valued. Creon puts more importance on his rule and the law, while Antigone emphasizes the devotion to her bloodline and the gods. Antigone, although depicting that authority and the king’s rule is important, puts more importance on how not being true to one’s family and morals leads to devastation—as seen in Creon’s tragic ending. Sophocles depicts that family is superior to authority…

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Antigone Vs Creon Character Analysis

Although Antigone may appear to be a play about a clash of wills between a heroine and villain, it contains a larger significance. Antigone, the heroine, who buries her brother despite the horrid consequences does not see anything wrong with her actions. Similarly, Creon, the villain in the play, views his decree as also just in the situation. As a result, this difference in morals produces a struggle between the two characters. Antigone centers all of her actions on the belief that the Gods are…

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Antigone Vs Creon Character Analysis

greek play Antigone, by Sophocles, Antigone and her sister return to Thebes hoping to avoid a prophecy that predicts Eteocles and Polynices will kill each other in a battle for the throne of Thebes. But when she arrives in Thebes, Antigone learns that both of her brothers are dead. Creon misunderstands many things from that point and things start to go downhill. The chorus, a group of common elder men who follow the actions of the play, change in their support of either Antigone or Creon, depending…

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