D. Hutchinson Professor K. English 110 2/15/2013 Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone introduces us to the main character Antigone. She shows many characteristics and distinctions that allow her to break the boundaries of the typical Athenian woman. Although Antigone may be a woman, she is portrayed as the brave, headstrong, and courageous woman Sophocles intended her to be. Antigone’s decision to bury polyneices shows her rejection to the state’s idealized image of the
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A clear example of one of Sophocles’ works transverse time can be seen in one of his most famous plays Antigone. Antigone was written more than 2,000 years ago and is now deemed by literary critics to be a recognised piece of literature in the modern era. Antigone teaches several
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a life that appeared concrete, foiled by inward beauty and a life that had convictions obtained complete. These two parallels of two persons and of two natures are taken up by Sophocles in one of his greatest works and plays Antigone. In the play, the characters Antigone and Ismene represent different attributes and moralities of man. While one follows the law of man, the other follows that of a higher power, a power that transcends time, a power of the super natural and sublime. The two characters
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Antigone is a greek tragedy written by Sophocles around 400 B.C.E. The main character is a woman named Antigone who lives in a time when women had only one right, burial of family members. All throughout the story Antigone struggles whether to bury her brother and respect family over authority, or to follow Creon’s law; which in the end, reveals that Sophocles values family over Authority. In the story, Antigone feels a tremendous obligation to her family. She wants to bury her brother, Polyneices
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audience already knew what would happen at the end of Antigone. The contrast between what the audience knows and what the characters know sets up the tension, the dramatic irony. However, Sophocles uses dramatic license and adds events that are not found in any previous account of the myth, including the quarrels between Antigone and Ismene, Antigone’s two attempts to bury Polynices, Antigone’s betrothal to Haemon, the entombment of Antigone, Tiresias’s argument with Creon, and the suicides. These
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In calling Antigone both guilty for literally breaking a law and for showing her hubris, Creon begins to become irrational when he feels that his power is being threatened, shown through the first signs of hesitancy about Ismene’s sentence to death in even the Chorus; thus, he is revealed as more aggressive, temperamental, and angry seeing as he is unable to control what comes out of his mouth in his immature arguments. Creon also depicts himself as childish and prideful in his lack of arguments
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Although Antigone, takes place in Ancient Athens, the play is capable of being modernized in a manner that satisfies today’s society thirst for entertainment. There are various universal themes embedded in Antigone that are still applicable to modern day society. Family and power are common themes that are not only established in the play but can also be translated into themes that arise today in various novels, poems, or movies. From many centuries ago to present day society, family is portrayed
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Creon’s and Antigone’s Tragic Life The most tragic figure in the play is Antigone, and the character that suffers the most is Creon. The play Antigone by Sophocles tells a tragic story of a girl trying to bury her brother, and an arrogant and prideful king that wants absolute control. The play is intriguing and is mind blowing till the end. The ending contains multiple deaths and leaves one character all alone and wishing they were dead. Antigone was a tragic figure, because of the way she died. She was in the unenviable
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The unburied were forced to wander along the river Styx for eternity, unable to rest. Reusing burial rites to a corpse damned its soul for infinity. It has also been said that the Greek gods required burials for the deceased. In Sophocles play, Antigone says to Creon, “Nevertheless, Hades requires these rites… Who knows what is considered righteous below?” (534, 536). She is reminding Creon that, within their cultural and religious beliefs, he has no right
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In the play Antigone by Sophocles, there are many theme statement that can be explored into depth. A statement that stands out is the idea that rules are meant to be broken when they contradict what should be morally correct. Creon is blinded by the laws set before him, which leads to his downfall. He cannot see that by not letting Antigone bury her brother he's breaking the Gods Laws. Creon says, “[Polyneces] hath been proclaimed to our people that none shall grace with him in sepulture or lament
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After reading the Greek play Antigone, which is about a girl named Antigone who wanted to bury her brother even though the king of Thebes, Creon, her uncle, wouldn't support that. Antigone was faced with a big dilemma. Antigone was a very dramatic play filled with lots of death and sorrows. It used lots of information that demonstrated life during time of ancient greece. Ancient greece was a civilization during a time of greek history. It was a very unique and different time compared to most history
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“There’s no room for pride, not in a slave, not with the lord and master standing by.” (Sophocles, ll. 534-535) says Creon as Antigone explains why she’s defied his decree and buried her brother. This quotation is one of many that builds up the path to Antigone’s exclamation that she is a stranger, as Creon compares her to a “slave” or a “spirited [horse]” (Sophocles, l. 532). The first of these comparisons already implies or leads the reader to the idea of an outsider, as slaves typically are not
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Title: Antigone Playwright: Sophocles Summary: The play revolves around the conflict between Antigone, a strong-willed woman, and King Creon, who has recently ascended to the throne. Creon is desperate to establish control over a city torn apart by civil war. When Antigone’s brother dies in battle, Creon refuses to grant him a proper burial. Outraged by this decision, Antigone defies Creon and honors her brother, risking divine wrath. The play delves into themes of morality, loyalty, and the consequences
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people self righteous and self malicious. In Sophocles Greek play Antigone, the quote “but men right often are brought to ruin, through their dreams of gain” (page 9) encompasses the effect pride can have on an individual. Each character is vying over something they believe they deserve. Antigone wants her brother to be honored with a proper burial, Creon wants a respectful fear from those he rules over, and Haemon wants Antigone to escape the harsh judgment of his father. However, they all allow
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Durning the extraordinary play Antigone by Sophocles, Sophocles demonstrates the craving of power by Creon creates suffering for others. Creon thinks he has more power than the gods. and doesn’t give a proper burial to Polyneices. Creon’s greed, craving of power, and his everlasting ego draw out suffering among others. Sophocles portrays Creon’s greed and ego by allowing Creon to ignore others’ important thoughts. For example, when Antigone gives a valid reason for trying to bury her brother
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Comparing Ismene to Myself "Antigone", written by Sophocles, is an ancient greek play that tells the tale of a strong independent young woman. However, the character I would like to focus on is Ismene, the older and wiser sister to the main character. While analyzing all of the characters from this storyline, I most strongly identify with Ismene, for we have many similarities in personality. We have a countless number of the same ideas about how to live life. We both strongly believe in abiding
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current literature and entertainment industry.} Greek people created character archetypes which we are now familiar with, like a strong heroine or an evil villain. These two character archetypes are highlighted throughout the story of Antigone. Throughout this story Antigone, the protagonist, and Creon, the antagonist, fight against each other in order to accomplish their goals. Antigone’s goal is to give her brother Polyneices a proper burial, while Creon’s goal is to punish people who stand in the way
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pink and blue filters, without female or male traits blurring their ideas and perspective, and with a confidence in the fact that who they are doesn't need changing or conforming or reshaping. But this hope is insulted by the themes and symbolism in Antigone as a result of the realization that the play was written 2,400 years ago, yet the beliefs and themes outlined are still prominently present in today's society without provoking outrage of all those affected.
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Oedipus killed his own father, the king of Thebes, without knowing it was actually his father and then married his mother, Iocaste. Together they had four children; including a girl named Antigone-- from which the play gets it's namesake-- who is the heroine of the play discussed in this essay. When Oedipus discovered who he was and what he had done he left the kingdom and cut out his own eyes. Iocaste’s cousin, Creon, took over as King of Thebes. Creon manipulated Oedipus’ two sons, Eteocles and
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1. Director’s Note Ladies and Gentlemen: I am honored by your presence. I welcome you to a night of entertainment. You will witness a classic, Sophocles’ Antigone. This play has been translated and performed in a variety of different ways. In tonight’s theatrical production, you will witness this historic play with a futuristic twist. In tonight’s play, we find ourselves in the year 2045, situated in the palace of the infamous North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Kreon, known for abusing his governmental
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Ancient Greece predominantly was, and moderately somewhat still is a patriarchal society. The manifestation of pre-feminist ethics in Antigone, a play written by the once great Greek writer, Sophocles, is clearly evident amidst a male-dominated society. Antigone, the antagonist in her self-titled play, introduced ideas of feminism through her actions. Females had no say or attention in archaic Greece, simply because males were overly authoritative and chauvinistic. Pre-femenism is only shown through
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In the time of Greek civilization, a key component of that culture was Greek theatre. The production of tragedies such as Antigone were meant to impress the gods, mainly Dionysis. However, these tragedies conveyed various messages and lessons to the audience through their characters. The most tragic character in Sophocles’ play, Creon, sets an example for the audience of what not to do in their lives. Creon becomes the tragic hero as a result of his influence over the audience, and the amount of
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struggle. Antigone, a play written by Sophocles in 441 B.C. offers a multitude of lessons, two of which resonate more strongly than others. The first is the sharp contrast between divine law and human law. The second is only those whom limitations affect determine them. Additional experiences I have had, such as a meeting with Sonny Perdue and Naval Captain Doug Fuge have fortified this. As a result of this knowledge, I am increasingly aware of ways in which they are applicable to life. Antigone takes
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"A good man yields when he knows his course is wrong and repairs the evil" (231). In the Greek tragedy, Antigone by Sophocles, a woman is punished for breaking an unjust law. This angers the gods and the maker of the unjust law is warned by an oracle named Teiresias to fix his wrongs before the gods unleash total downfall into his life. Sophocles reveals that man-made laws aren't always correct through Teiresias' speech about how all individuals make mistakes. These themes are revealed with the use
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correct or incorrect way to deal with that situation. In the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon declares a law that Antigone’s brother, Polyneices, is to have no burial rights. Antigone is influenced by the idea of justice by the determination of burying her brother, condemnation to Creon, and not denying her actions when confronted. Antigone’s determination to bury her brother displays her mind acting through justice. When Antigone returned to her brother’s body, she, “found the bare corpse, and
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justified, the broken law itself must be corrupt or unjust. Antigone, the sister to Eteocles and Polyneices, encounters this situation
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ANTIGONE In the play “Antigone” Sophocles show how one’s judgment and decisions can have big consequences or an impact on their own life. Antigone goes against what Creon wanted, she does this because she has a different respect for the gods than Creon. Antigone brings out the flaw that Creon has, and she does make him very angry and makes him do irrational things. In the play, Antigone goes against Creon's wishes. Antigone has a lot of loyalty to her family. She wants to give her brother the horror
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The Tragic Heroine of Sophocles’ “Antigone” Excessive pride leads even the strongest of characters to destruction. For example, Antigone, written by the scholar Sophocles, exemplifies the devastating consequences of pride. In the final play of Sophocles’ Theban trilogy, the protagonist encounters numerous conflicts due to this tragic flaw. While Antigone’s heroism is derived from her loyalty to her siblings, her inability to be humble in times of conflict directly results in her demise. Because of
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-Sophocles Antigone, by Sophocles, is a play that has many portraying themes. Whether the themes are shown by the conflicts of a character or an opinion of one. Every little detail, is a foreshadow leading up to a main idea that the author wants to convey. Just like how every other piece of literature; authors intend to express the lesson, message, or point of view from their perspective. They simply connect all the pieces of the story together, such as characters, conflict, plot, etc. In Antigone, the
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In the tragedy Antigone by Sophocles each character proves some sort of loyalty throughout the sequence of events. If not their family other things such as the law or higher power. In the story Antigone, in my opinion, shows the most loyalty to her fallen brother. On line 73 antigone states,”Perhaps i am the only doing what I must.” In this line it shows that antigone, no matter the situation, wouldn't abandon family no matter the price. Antigone showed many signs of loyalty in the harsh reality
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