entity in each pair‚ while Creon and his values line up with the second. Ismene chooses to do nothing under the threat of the law whereas Antigone chooses to act despite the possible penalties. Antigone and Creon are both championing what is right‚ but they define rightness through different sets of values. In Antigone‚ Creon finally recognized that he has been misguided and that his actions have led to the death of his wife and son. Antigone decides that she must disobey Creons orders arguing that a
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Tone In Antigone by Sophocles‚ the character of Creon is portrayed as volatile‚ narcissistic‚ and hypocritical. All these qualities can be clearly seen in his tone during scene 1 of Antigone where Creon addresses the chorus as their king‚ and also receives new of Eteocles’ burial. His tone when addressing different parties and also his shifts in tone give the reader an invaluable insight into his personalities and goals. The scene opens with Creon addressing the chorus in his first speech as king
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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 with the seer Tiresias‚ so Oedipus sends for him. Although Oedipus welcomes Tiresias‚ Tiresias regrets coming to the palace. During
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Lange H English II Period 4 12 sept. 2011 Antigone was Correct Antigone defied King Creon because she did what she thought was right. Burying her brother seemed better than not burying him. Antigone was correct in disobeying Creon because Creons Law was flawed and she had good reasons for her actions. Antigone by John Gassner‚ based on Antigone by Sophocles‚ is a Greek Tragedy about Antigone and King Creon. Creon attempted to prevent Antigones brother’s burial‚ so Antigone disobeyed him. She ended
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ANTIGONE PROLOGUE (1-116): Antigone‚ resolute and determined‚ proposes to Ismene that they flout the decree of Creon and bury the body of Ploynices‚ even at the cost of death. Ismene is afraid to join her and tries to disuade Antigone from her purpose‚ urging the weakness of women ant the necessity of obedience to the state. Antigone‚ in a burst of furious anger‚ scorns her advice. PARADOS (117-79): The Chorus of Theban Elders hails the defeat of the Argive army and the lifting of the siege of
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conveys the interactions between the King Creon and his niece Antigone. Their interaction is different than a normal conversation between a women and male at the time‚ especially a man with as much power as Creon. Normally‚ a woman would surrender to the males wishes and keep her thoughts to herself. Antigone separates herself from this commonality by showing no fear as she admits to burying Polyneices‚ her brother‚ when the Creon questions her (Line 411). Creon is shocked by this confession because
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book‚ Creon learns about his future and what the gods have in store for him‚ and Creon must think about the path he chooses. He can choose his own actions because he has his own free will‚ but the gods will punish him if he does wrong. When Teiresius speaks to Creon about what his future holds‚ he explains that the actions he make influence what his fate will be. If Creon acted kindly and sympathetically towards Antigone‚ Haemon‚ and the citizens‚ his future would be rewarding. However‚ Creon acted
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and loses everything in the end. Creon is Antigone’s tragic hero because his loyalty and obsessive pride influence the conflicts that led to his family’s demise. The conflicts that occur in Antigone are between Creon and various characters such as Haemon‚ Eurydice‚ and the protagonist herself‚ Antigone. All of which conflicts contribute to the demise of Creon’s family. The connection with each person is connected. Antigone kills herself after being banished by Creon‚ Haemon kills himself when he sees
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development of this work. Creon had very low respect for women‚ because of his experience with his wife. The fact that he was having marital problems created a feeling of rage and dislike for women. The feeling of dislike for the women is reflected when Creon is talking to Antigone‚ and he replies: “Go to Hades‚ then‚ and if you have to love‚ love someone dead. As long as I live‚ I will not be ruled by a woman” (22). The conflicts in the play‚ especially between Creon and Haemon‚ are based on the
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Creon‚ a man of extreme pride‚ caused the tragedy of Thebes with is many character flaws. His son Haemon advised him to become more compassionate. Teiresias the prophet advised him to change his pride-filled ways. Yet‚ through Creon’s actions he crushed his family. Perhaps Antigone’s tragedy man have been avoided if he headed their words of wisdom. Creon has many character flaws that led to the tragic end of the play. One of the many flaws Creon exhibits is a paranoia that people around him are
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