Category: Antigone

Morality is often regarded as objective, completely black and white. Although, the circumstances and consequences of actions broaden the picture and allow for condemnation or justification. Accusations of the extreme are polluted by ones surroundings. The contextual power of culture and ingrained tradition supports multiple interpretations of morality. Sophocles Antigone demonstrates this truth. The understanding…

A single protagonist or antagonist is difficult to identify throughout the play Antigone. The author, Sophocles, allows the audience to see all sides of the same story by relying on the neutrality of the Elders who narrate the plot. Considering the time period of the writing, it is surprising that two characters who compete for…

In Sophocles Antigone, neither Antigones nor Kreons actions are truly defined as purely admirable or moralistically sound. However, Antigone, the tragic heroine, embodies the idea of truly fighting for what she believes to be socially acceptable, which is indeed treating the dead with the upmost respect. Despite the potential dangers that may arise as Antigone…

Antigone by Sophocles Antigone is convinced that she will be obeying the law of the gods by burying her brother, Polyneices, in honor, although against the command of King Creon. Antigone decides to disobey the Kings decree of leaving her brothers body to rot, after he is killed by his own brother, Eteocles. Antigone argues…

Identifying logical fallacies and rhetorical techniques in a work is essential to understand its argument and overall persuasiveness. In Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone, he emphasizes a higher power that transcends the laws of human civilization. In the tragedy, sisters Antigone and Ismene argue over the proper burial for their brother Polyneices. Creon, the new king, wants…

In modern-day societies, love is usually viewed as an amazing feeling with only positive traits attributed to this feeling. Many people fail to realize  or choose to ignore  the negative parts of this feeling of love, which can be a powerful and dangerous source of motivation for all living creatures. In Antigone by…

Antigone is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles, that centers around a young female, Antigone, after the deaths of her two brothers. Antigones two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, were battling for the throne of Thebes. As the brothers were dueling against each other, they ended up defeating one another. Since Eteocles was the King of Thebes…

The play is called Antigone not because Antigone suffers the most, but because she suffers at all. The tragedy is befallen by both Antigone and Creon, yet the circumstances upon which they arrive there is where their similarities end. Antigones character is built on such a morally strong basis of fraternal love and reverence to…

In Sophocles play Antigone, the city of Thebes is controlled by King Creon, who fails to acknowledge and distinguish his position as king from his familial relationships. He refuses to hear contradicting opinions and maintains a neglectful character. Throughout the play Creons family end their life because of his stubbornness. Although, he finally acknowledges his…

Women stepping into the masculine role is exemplified in both Sophocles Antigone and Aristophanes Lysistrata. In response to the mens inability to fulfill their duties, these dynamic characters take on the masculine role to fill the void. Antigone must burry her brother against Creons demands when he refuses to perform the proper ritual rites. Lysistrata…