Sophocles’ tragedies Oedipus the King and Antigone‚ the character Creon drastically changes as his leadership role in Thebes increases. In Oedipus the King‚ Creon is second in command of Thebes‚ which allows him to be sensible and logical because of a lack of stress and demand from being king. Throughout Oedipus the King‚ Creon exemplifies the voice of reason. When he comes back from the Oracle‚ Creon suggests that Oedipus hear the report alone because he is unsure of Oedipus
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Confidence breeds Ignorance Sophocles’ Oedipus Cycle‚ Oedipus’s uncle and brother-in-law‚ Creon‚ has more lines than Oedipus. The story of the deterioration and eventual loss of Creon’s family is a plot point emphasized more in the final play of the Oedipus Cycle‚ Antigone‚ than in the latter two plays‚ Creon’s deterioration‚ however‚ is brought about by the same cause that triggers Oedipus’s downfall: his hubris. Though Creon is the voice of reason in Oedipus Rex‚ his hubris in the latter two plays
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In the plays Oedipus the King and Antigone Sophocles portrays two characters‚ Oedipus and Creon‚ as rulers of Thebes. After the murder of Laius‚ former King of Thebes‚ Oedipus became leader when he successfully solved the riddle of the Sphinx. Some time later‚ Creon became King of Thebes as the result of his nephews deaths. "Oedipus is a good ruler in spite of his defects. Creon is a bad ruler in spite of his virtues." This essay will discuss Oedipus and Creon as rulers of Thebes. In the eyes of
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Antigone is a tragic play wrote by Sophocles about the conflicts between family members. Oedipus the king of Thebes and his wife both killed themselves due to a mistake that they made in the past. After Oedipus died his two son Polyneices and Eteocles killed each other to see who will be the next king. Both die and Creon‚ Oedipus’s brother in law‚ is the next in line to became king. The first law that Creon made since he became king is no one is allow to bury Polyneices body because he is a traitor
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Creon and Oedipus Emely Maiden 4-21-14 Byrd Pd: 3rd Oedipus the King‚ the tragic hero is most certainly Oedipus. Oedipus‚ first of all‚ is a good man. When he declares‚ “My spirit grieves for the city” (l 75-76)‚ he shows a deep passion. His sympathy for his people and his desire to be their savior‚ he earns the respect and love of the people.The respect of the people is crucial in creating the tragic effect that comes with a tragic hero’s downfall‚ and Sophocles utilizes this by means of giving
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play‚ Antigone‚ written by Sophocles‚ the tragic hero presented is Creon‚ the king of Thebes. Creon’s obstinate personality led him to avoid listening to anyone else’s reasoning. Creon has used bad judgment while he was ruling over Thebes. However‚ Creon went to great lengths to correct his mistakes. Creon’s personality‚ wrong conduct‚ and effort to reverse his mistakes make him a tragic hero. Creon’s stubborn‚ stern‚ and tyrannizing personality is a reason why he is a tragic hero. Creon only tolerated
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speculation as to whether the punishments delivered are reasonable. In this essay I intend‚ through an analysis of the two works (focusing especially on the characters Creon and Antigone)‚ to emphasise how both playwrights address similar themes and concerns on the subject‚ yet arrive at different conclusions. Sophocles’ Antigone concludes on a note of hope‚ demonstrating some belief in the existence of a definitive‚ at least partially rational (if mysterious) system of justice and punishment. Conversely
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The play opens up with Antigone trying to convince her sister Ismene to be on her side with the burial of their brother‚ and while Ismene yields to what kind Creon wants‚ Antigone’s pride keeps her mind set on wanting what she wants best for her brother. “ But I will bury him; and if I must die‚ I say that this crime is holy: I shall lie down with him in death‚ and I shall be as dear to him as he is to me.”(Sophocles‚55). Obviously Antigone makes it clear that she has made her choice and stands by
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encompassed many aspects that reflected the moral values and ideals of society. Their customs were tightly woven into the scripts of plays. Antigone and Oedipus the King‚ two renowned works of the Greek playwright Sophocles‚ explore these values through a plot thick with corruption‚ virtue‚ and determination. These plays reveal the burdens two Theban kings‚ Oedipus and Creon‚ as their lies and poor judgment corrode the integrity of their city‚ their families and themselves. Possessing a strong faith in
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Antigone: Protagonist or Misinterpreted Innocence? A literal “age old” argument that has sparked intelligent conversation since the BC era is still as potent as ever in Sophocles’ Greek tragedy‚ Antigone. Since the play’s origin‚ there has always been a toss-up as to who the true tragic hero‚ or protagonist‚ is. A popular misconception is that the character Antigone must be the protagonist due to her direct name being the title. Sophocles intends the play to highlight Antigone and her soon to
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