In Sophocles’ play Antigone one major theme is the danger of pride or stubbornness. Some characters become so involved with their goals that they forget of any other options and accept harsh penalties for their actions. In the cases of Antigone‚ Haemon and Creon the consequences of their actions wind up to be very extreme and lead to the deaths of these three characters. For her brother’s proper burial‚ Antigone goes to extreme lengths to fulfill her goal no matter what stands in her way. Against
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Antigone is introduced as a determined woman who is wanting to take in the honor for the family by burying Polynices‚ her brother‚ even if it might cost her own life. Ismene‚ Antigone’s sister‚ is introduced as someone who is against Antigone’s plan in attempts to save her family from any further embarrassment from their corrupted family history. Creon declares a law to his city that Polynices should not be buried. Those who do not obey his law will be publicly stoned. Guard saw Antigone burying
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Daniel Okolo Antigone Mask Project In the Greek Theatre‚ the actors used masks in order to communicate the characters to the audience. One actor could play several different characters‚ and each character would have several masks‚ in order to show different emotions. Choose two different characters in Antigone. Complete the character analysis worksheet below for each character. Design a mask for each of those characters. Trace the shape of your face on a large sheet of paper. The mask should cover
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Jeannie Vu Eng101 12/2/14 Bibliograhy Johnson‚ Ben. "Feminism in Antigone." Feminism in Antigone. Prezi Inc‚ 22 Nov. 2013. Web. 29 Nov. 2014 accessed. < https://prezi.com/rttpl_tcefpr/feminism-in-antigone/>. 1) This article was actually not about feminism but the exact opposite because he seemed to have emphasized the superiority felt between Creon and other men within the ancient Greek era despite Antigone’s “bravery”. 2) Ben Johnson cited many credible sources showing evidence to help build
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Upon looking at both versions of Antigone I was able to recognize the differences and similarities almost immediately. Not only do the differences in setting‚ costumes‚ and how the characters are portrayed stand out; but‚ the interpretation between each version of the play gives the impression that while one director focuses solely on the emotion of the characters‚ Antigone and Ismene‚ the other tries to tie in the drama of Thebes as a whole during this period. For the setting of both films
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were treated very poorly. They had little to no rights‚ and were confined to the limitations of their household. You can see this unfair treatment of women in the tragedy Sophocles play Antigone. Ismene in Antigone shows and shares all of the characteristics that an Ancient Greek women possesses. Contrary to Antigone who stands against the rule and tries to break free from this stereotype. Women of ancient greece were fearful‚ disposable‚ and submissive to men. Women in Ancient Greece were taught
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Superior Control The Greek play‚ Antigone‚ written by Sophocles‚ sheds light on whom and what a leader truly is. Antigone is a strong representative of the people. Antigone is a listener to the people and knows true judgment. She fences the logical state Creon is in pertaining to his power in law. The doomed daughter of Oedipus believes “the eternal laws of Heaven” were the only laws powerful enough to teach morals‚ not Creon’s. (Scene 3 line 69) Greek gods were the only beings who know how
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The film adaptation of Sophocles’ Antigone portrays the text substantially well in several ways. The filmmaker’s interpretation encourages the audience to be discerning as their perception of the Greek tragedy is enhanced. The play becomes profound and reverberant because of the many interesting elements of production. These include musical score‚ set design‚ and the strategic costuming all of which advocates an improved comprehension of Antigone. The musical score proficiently provides the
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ENG 9 HONORS MINICOZZI ANTIGONE SEPT ANTIGONE ENRICHMENT HW QUESTIONS [pic] PROLOGUE AND PARADOS VOCAB: |Decree | |Gouge | |Defy
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(18) Creon “No‚ not me. Hades is the one who will stop the marriage” (18) Creon “Well enjoy your sophisticated views. But if you don’t reveal to me who did this‚ you’ll just confirm how much your treasonous gains have made you suffer.” (10) Antigone “Don’t try to share my death or make a claim to actions which you did not do. I’ll die –and that will be enough.” (16) Chorus Leader “So she must die-that seems decided on.” Creon “No more delay. You slaves‚ take them inside. From this point
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