Antigone Fate Essay

In the play, "Antigone", fate plays a vital role in the story because fate controls the people, according to beliefs Greek culture. For example, Antigone accepts her inescapable fate and the consequences of burying Polyneices, despite Creon’s refusal to give him a proper burial. Her acceptance of her fate is shown through her respect towards the gods and her disdain towards Ismene’s lack of respect: “Since apparently the laws of the god mean nothing to you,” (line 63). Antigone’s loyalty to fate and the gods is shown through her final words, “You will remember what things I suffer… Because I would not transgress the laws of heaven,” (line 734-736). Although the consequence is death, she will not disobey the inevitable powers of fate. Antigone accepts her destiny because she truly believes in the laws of the gods than those created by man.
Antigone’s tests are emotionally straining, rather than physically. For example, Creon refuses Polyneices a proper burial, causing Antigone to decide between following the law or standing up for what’s right. “His own brother, traitor or not, equal in blood,” (line 410-411) shows how Antigone values justice and morals, which is what makes the test so challenging. Antigone responds to these tests by sticking to her morals and accepting the consequence of defying the authority, which is