Antigone Complex Character
Antigone is a complex character in the play. The play begins with Creon explaining through an edict to the entire town of Thebes. Polynices, who is Antigone’s brother, dies in an attempt to take over Thebes. Creon, the leader of Thebes, doesn’t allow Polynices to be buried correctly. This infuriates Antigone. Antigone wants to do something about this, because she has integrity. When Antigone has her mind set on something, she goes out and does it.
Do what you think is right, even if it is against the law. Antigone and Ismene were conversing about the topic of how wrong it is for Polynices to not be buried properly. Antigone told Ismene that she was going to do something about this. She was a determined girl, and she was going to do what she thought was right. “Thats the way it is. What do you think we can do to change it?” “ I pity Polynices just as much as you do. But all the same, I see what Creon means.” (Roche 195) This quote shows that even though Antigone was being pressured by Ismene, her older to do the right thing by law, Antigone denied her, and said she was going to do what she wanted. This shows how Antigone develops as a character, because she doesn’t succumb to peer pressure. Antigone gains the property of determination, showing that she isn’t afraid to break the law. and do her own thing.
Teenagers have a tendency to be naive, and do what they want, no matter their maturity level. Antigone displays this about herself throughout the story. When Antigone has her mind set on something, there is no turning back, which makes her a complex character. “Those who are not buried, find no rest.” (Roche 231) Antigone believes that if her beloved brother Polynices isn’t buried properly, he will not rest in peace. This disturbs Antigone, as she will fix this no matter what. Antigone is a rebel. She does what she wants, and when she wants to. She doesn't listen to others. Integrity lives inside of Antigone, as she will always do what her morals tell her to
Do what you think is right, even if it is against the law. Antigone and Ismene were conversing about the topic of how wrong it is for Polynices to not be buried properly. Antigone told Ismene that she was going to do something about this. She was a determined girl, and she was going to do what she thought was right. “Thats the way it is. What do you think we can do to change it?” “ I pity Polynices just as much as you do. But all the same, I see what Creon means.” (Roche 195) This quote shows that even though Antigone was being pressured by Ismene, her older to do the right thing by law, Antigone denied her, and said she was going to do what she wanted. This shows how Antigone develops as a character, because she doesn’t succumb to peer pressure. Antigone gains the property of determination, showing that she isn’t afraid to break the law. and do her own thing.
Teenagers have a tendency to be naive, and do what they want, no matter their maturity level. Antigone displays this about herself throughout the story. When Antigone has her mind set on something, there is no turning back, which makes her a complex character. “Those who are not buried, find no rest.” (Roche 231) Antigone believes that if her beloved brother Polynices isn’t buried properly, he will not rest in peace. This disturbs Antigone, as she will fix this no matter what. Antigone is a rebel. She does what she wants, and when she wants to. She doesn't listen to others. Integrity lives inside of Antigone, as she will always do what her morals tell her to