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    tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles‚ through an attempt to help his people‚ a king learns the dark secrets of his past. Citizens of Thebes ask for help from King Oedipus because he has previously dealt with a sphinx that was devouring his people. In order to deal with the plague‚ Oedipus sends Creon to the Oracle of Delphi to receive help from Apollo. When Creon arrives from Delphi‚ he reports that the oracle said to find and punish the former king’s murderer. Creon suggests that Oedipus consult

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    Gender Issues in Antigone

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    All of them created female characters of strength and intelligence. But in "Antigone‚" the discussion reached its peak. Antigone herself‚ as she stands upon the Grecian stage‚ represents the highest ideals of human life -- courage and respect for the gods. A woman‚ she is nevertheless the exemplum for her society.<br><br>But how are we to know this? Does the author let the audience know that it is Antigone herself‚ not Creon‚ the "noble-eyed imperator" (453)‚ who is to be believed? It is almost inconceivable

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    decades‚ the greatest leaders of all time have been listened to and admired upon by the world. A leader can possess many qualities; however‚ there are only a few qualities that help outperform a leader to be a great one. Thus‚ the question that comes to mind is “What are the qualities that make a great leader?” A great leader puts the people’s interests above his/her own. A great leader is also true to his/her word even when the circumstances are complicated. Additionally‚ a great leader finds solutions

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    Obituary #1 Polynieces- age unknown Newspaper Rough draft Oedipus and Jocasta were Polynieces’ parents. His siblings were Eteocles‚ Antigone‚ and Ismene. Polynieces was a husband to Argea. He shows that he is able to go after he wants and ignore fate. Oedipus left Eteocles and Polynieces with his power over Thebes but the did no handle this well. The brothers killed each other which is how Polynieces died. At King Creon’s request‚ no burial will occur. Anyone who expresses sadness of Polynieces

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    In Sophocles’s tragedy Antigone‚ conflicting ideas about loyalty is brought up. Between Creon and Antigone‚ who is more loyal and what is their outlook of loyalty? To me Antigone is more loyal than CreonAntigone is a stubborn child of Oedipus. Antigone doesn’t believe that Creon in as strong enough to stand in her way. She believes that both of her brothers deserved a soldier’s funeral. Antigone’s loyalty did preserved her life like we all hoped‚ it ended her life at a young age. The concept of

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    Antigone (Full Play)

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    ANTIGONE by Sophocles (c. 496-406 B.C.) translated by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald ANTIGONE by Sophocles Characters Antigone‚ daughter of Oedipus Ismene‚ daughter of Oedipus Eurydice‚ wife of Creon Creon‚ King of Thebes Haimon‚ son of Creon Teiresias‚ A blind seer Sentry Messenger Priest (Choragos) Chorus Scene: Before the palace of Creon‚ King of Thebes. A central double door‚ and two lateral doors. A platform extends the length of the façade‚ and from this platform

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    Conformity In Antigone

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    called Antigone and was based on a girl with a royal background who purposely defies the law to stand up to their beliefs and buries her brother Polyneices despite the king’s proclamation. Many centuries later‚ Martin Luther King would be delivering a sermon on the topic of conformity which reflected many of Sophocles’

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    for Glory Sophocles’ Antigone reveals a story about a girl whose brother’s burial rites leads to the end of her own life. At first‚ it looks like the novel is about a deep love or value for family and her brother. However‚ the novel starts way before the first line begins. The king of Thebes was once Laius and passed on to his son Oedipus. The crown somehow lands on the head of Creon‚ at the beginning of the play and corrupts the family line of royalty. Her whole life‚ Antigone has never been in control

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    In the tragedy Antigone the main characters‚ Creon who is the king of Thebes and Antigone who is the daughter of the deceased king Oedipus‚ are fighting over Creon’s decision not to bury one of Antigone’s brothers Polyneices because he felt that he was a trader to his city but he was going to still bury her other brother Eteocles even though they died by the sword of each others hand in war over Thebes. Antigone chooses to disobey the law that Creon has set saying that nobody can bury Polyneices

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    Oedipus

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    vital role in Oedipus Rex ranging for the pinnacle of Oedipus’ success to his distressed downfall. Centuries ago during Sophocles existence the ancient Greeks believed that one’s fate was predetermined by the Gods and unable to change. In modern times the definition of fate has evolved; fate is merely a belief that we are what we shape ourselves to be. Oedipus fate was unable to be ignored due to his blindness throughout the play. Blindness also plays an important role in Oedipus Rex. Sophocles

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