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The True Tragic Hero In Sophocles Antigone
475 wordsAntigone, is the drama written by Sophocles. There is still a great debate on who is the true tragic hero in Sophocles' Antigone, Creon or Antigone. Many people believes that it must be Antigone, herself. This is because Antigone is an outstanding example of someone who did what she thought was right, while she was among fools, many hardships, and people who were discouragingly un courageous. When the king Creon ordered that the body of Polyneices, Antigone's brother, be left to rot unburied bec...
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The Tragic Hero In Antigone
1,454 wordsThe Tragic Hero in the Play Antigone Antigone, which was written by Sophocles, is possibly the first written play that still exists today (www. image 1). There is much controversy between who the tragic hero is in the play. Some people say Antigone, some say Creon, others even say Haemon. I believe Creon displays all of the characteristics of a tragic hero. He receives compassion through the audience, yet recognizes his weaknesses, and his downfalls from his own self-pride, stubbornness, and con...
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Death Of Socrates King Of Thebes
1,217 wordsWhat is the relation of the state to the individual? Should obedience be paid to the will of the state, or to the justice with which it conflicts? If loyalty is required, is it conditional; necessary only part of the time? And, given that the state and the individual will inevitably disagree on some issues, who suffers in the end? Through their writings, Plato and Sophocles outline two sides of this issue. In Euthyphro, The Apology, and Crito Plato expresses a view of the state as flawed but nec...
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Death Of Socrates Laws Of The Gods
1,247 words... sition. Regardless of the righteousness of his condemnation of Antigone, he believes that, should Antigone be allowed to defy the law and live, his own rule would suffer. To Creon, the most important element of the situation is the disregard for his decree -- the strength of the state, he vows, must never be held in check by an individual (especially a woman). During Socrates' trial, he also maintains his innocence on grounds that he was doing only what the gods required of him. However, the...
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People Of Thebes Antigone
415 wordsSecond, Creon will be forgotten because he decides to execute Antigone. Her punishment is to be locked in a blocked cave until she dies. Although later on in the story, Creon does decide to free her, it is too late. The people of Thebes are astounded at the fact that Creon would even conceive of such a horrible punishment. Antigone acted on family honor, which is understood. Therefore, his people will forget Creon. Third, Antigone is a wonderful example of a martyr. Her legacy will live on, and ...
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Burying Her Brother People Of Thebes
809 wordsConflicting Values in Antigone In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have distinct and conflicting values. Creon's regard for the laws of the city causes him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey the laws set forth by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious, state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, holds the beliefs of the gods in high reverence. She feels that the laws of the gods should be obeyed above all others, especially when in respect t...
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Tells His Father King Of Thebes
830 wordsCreon does not learn a lesson from Oedipus' accusatory behavior. Instead he adapts this bad personality trait. Throughout Antigone, he accuses everyone who tries to give him advice of betraying him. Whereas, in Oedipus, he is falsely accused by Oedipus of trying to take over the throne. This paper will compare and contrast his behavior and evaluate if he learned anything from one play to the next. Creon was seen in a different context in Oedipus compared to his character in Antigone. In Oedipus,...
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Marry His Mother Kill His Father
824 wordsAristotle described a tragic hero as being a person who, through a flaw, in their own character, is brought from a high position and learns to see the light before their own destruction. In the Theban play. King Oedipus, Oedipus is considered to be a tragic hero after his mother and father try to cheat fate, then later when Oedipus discovered his own fate, he tried to cheat his fate also only in truth ending up where destiny had planned. Another Theban play, Antigone, also written by Sophocles i...
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Ancient Greece Ancient Greek
1,031 wordsIn looking at the first few exchanges between Ismene and Antigone by Sophocles, it is greatly apparent that there are plenty of social issues surrounding women from ancient Greece. In looking at the contextual background of the playwright, the representation of the women within the play and at the imagined response of a contemporary and ancient audience; we can see that this play raises many gender and socially related issues. Looking briefly at the contextual element to the play in terms of the...
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Rock Solid Principals Total Control His Character Creon
1,141 wordsIn the story Antigone, the King of Thebes, Creon, showed that too much power will corrupt anyone. As Creon became the one with total control, his character, judgment, and his principals deteriorated. Antigone was written by Sophocles. He did an excellent job of showing how absolute power will corrupt absolutely. Using Creon's utmost authority, Sophocles told of how everything he once stood for had crumbled. Antigone begins by telling of a Theban royal family which is in much turmoil. There are m...
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Creon As The Tragic Hero In An
612 wordsSophocles' Antigone is, without a doubt, one of the greatest tragedies ever written. There are many questions that somebody could ask about this work, but this one intrigues me the most: Who is the tragic hero? Could it be Antigone? Or could it be Creon? Antigone might be the name of the tragedy, but I believe that Creon is the winning candidate. His role in the plot of this tragedy, his sensible tragic fault, and his dynamic character are the obvious reasons why I chose him as the tragic hero. ...
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Ancient Greeks Divine Laws
688 wordsAntigone Sophocles tragedy Antigone is often examined within the limits of the conflict of divine law and mans law. The theme of omnipotence of destiny runs all through the play. Sophocles tells the story of Oedipus elder daughter Antigone. Oedipus sons, Eteocles and Polyneices were at war with each other. Eteocles seized power in Thebes. Polyneices with his friends declared the war against his native city. Both brothers died during the battle. The new king, Creon, prohibits Polyneices burial as...
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Midsummer Nights Dream Act 2 Scene 1
1,358 wordsThe use of certain mechanical writing techniques can either make a story or break it. In constructing a narrative, an author must choose wisely upon determining which writing style will be adapted. A popular technique practiced by an abundant number of authors is irony. With irony, what is stated or done is the opposite of really what is meant. Irony is a manner of expression through which words or events convey a reality different from and even opposite to appearance or expectation. The use of ...
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Tragic Heroine Tragic Character
389 wordsTragic Hero By reading Sophocles, Antigone, one may think that the name of the play should be Creon instead; this is because his tragedy is the axis of the work. It is also clear that he is a tragic character, but not the only tragic character in the play. Antigone is battling against Creon, but she is also clashing against patriarchy, the power of the state, and the rules of the society, all in good virtue. Through her actions, Antigone proves to be more of the tragic heroine than simply a trag...
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Creon Antigone
842 wordsChanging Views of The Chorus The chorus, a group of common people who follow the actions of the play Antigone, waver in their support of either Antigone or Creon, depending on their actions during a particular part of the story-line. Early in the play it is evident that they are extremely pro-Creon, but a short time later they seem to sway into the direction of Antigone and support her actions. This incongruence about the them, however, was an extremely interesting feature of this Sophocles dram...
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Bury Her Brother Tragic Flaw
433 wordsAfter examining the play, Antigone, for tragic characters, it is seen that there could be many different possibilities. One character is clearly shown to be the tragic character though, and that is Antigone. She plays this role so great because she has all of the correct characteristics of a tragic character including her tragic flaw and her downfall. A tragic character is defined as a person who suffers a downfall in the course of the play, this character also has a tragic flaw which is the eve...
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Antigone Tragic Hero
412 wordsHero: Antigone or Creon? In the play of Antigone there are two choices of tragic heroes or figures. By many of Antigone? s actions I feel that she is the one who fits this description perfectly. A tragedy is a play in which a central character, called a tragic hero or protagonist suffers some serious misfortune which isn? t accidental and therefore meaningless, but is significant in that the misfortune is logically connected with the heroes actions. I feel that this definition fits Antigone perf...
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Sense Of Responsibility Play Antigone
799 wordsJudgment Play Human Judgement Play Antigone Judgment Play Human beings by nature judge both themselves and others. Judgment comes through a person s ego telling them that they can have control over a particular situation. This desire for control promulgates a false sense of responsibility in essentially uncontrollable situations. For example, a human feels a responsibility to the dead. Humans build mental and physical shrines for the dead. They mourn the dead with funerals. Most people practice ...
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Antigone And Ismene Role Of Women
841 words&# 9; The Medea Medea vs. Antigone &# 9; The two Greek plays, Medea and Antigone both exhibit opening scenes that serve numerous purposes. Such as establishing loyalties, undermining assumptions on the part of the audience, foreshadowing the rest of the play, and outlining all of the issues. Medea and Antigone share many similarities in their openings. &# 9; Both plays begin with providing the audience with the history and the consequences of certain situations that the characters were involved ...
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Divine Will Is More Powerful Religious Beliefs Creon
607 words2. In many ways, the plot of Antigone had to do with power. Which of these do you think Sophocles favors most strong in Antigone? POWER TRIPS In the play, Antigone, written by Sophocles, Antigone and Creon battle a philosophical war dealing with moral versus political power. In essence, Sophocles demonstrates that divine will is more powerful than that of the state. Antigone's side of the conflict is a more heavenly approach as opposed to the political venue taken by Creon. Antigone feels that C...
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