marry her cousin Haemon and still be filthy rich‚ but‚ she was not going to let that control her life. When Antigone hears about Creon’s law against the burial of her brother Polynices‚ she knew that someone had to make things just. She knew that Creon is the only man that believes a proper burial for Polynices is a crime. Antigone stands up to the most powerful man in Thebes while knowing the consequences‚ which is truly heroic because she chooses her own destiny. Although Antigone comes out as
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and killing his own father started to wreck Thebes under his tyrannical rule. When Oedipus’ rule ended‚ Creon‚ who was Jocasta’s brother‚ ascended to the throne and became the new ruler. Creon’s rule brought more devastation to Thebes which worsen the situation after violating the laws of the gods. When Antigone’s brothers—Eteocles and Polynices—died with one killing the other‚ Creon decided that Polynices’ corpse be left unburried with no honor unlike Eteocles’ and prohibited anyone to
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tend to abuse that power‚ such as in Antigone‚ when the new king‚ Creon‚ is in power‚ he abuses his power by punishing someone who did not commit a crime. Creon creates an edict as the new King that contradicts or opposes the laws of the gods‚ meaning that he thinks that the has more power than the gods. This is a complete abuse of power‚ no one‚ not even the King‚ should put his laws or beliefs on top of the power of the gods. Creon is taking advantage of his leadership position. What also happens
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well. Finally‚ Antigone believed that Polyneices deserved a proper burial just like Creon had done to their other brother‚ Eteocles. On the contrary‚ Ismene was not determined to bury their brother because she was submissive to the laws created by the leaders.
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aforementioned empires‚ and exactly how their mistakes caused their downfalls. In Sophocles’ play‚ Antigone‚ a king by the name of Creon acts on his emotions to decide the fate of one of his own flesh and blood‚ and in the end‚ he’s severely punished for his impotence‚ which brings about his downfall. Creon is a king that goes against the gods‚ and
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consequences‚ contemplation is imperative; however‚ the characters of King Creon and the Girl from the plays ‘Antigone’ and ‘Blood Wedding’ fail to do so. They make choices resulting from poor judgement and the flaws of each of these two characters and eventually lead to harsh consequences. As a figure of authority‚ the King has an arrogance that leads him to make decisions‚ relying only on his views and beliefs. Also‚ the Girl and Creon share the flaw of jealousy that causes them to act in search of their
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is a strong young girl who believes in what is right must be done‚ even if it means breaking the law and going against her uncle Creon. If it means risking her life to give her brother Polynices a proper burial she is willing to do it. Using the psychological approach I thought about what would influence Antigone to be so brave and risk her life. She knew the orders Creon gave was against the orders of the Gods‚ and her brother deserved a burial. Antigone doesn’t feel that it is right for one brother
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causing havoc in Thebes‚ thus drawing on the idea that he is something to be feared in the town. 2. The fact that Creon refuses to entomb Polyneices (who is dead)‚ but insists on entombing Antigone (still alive)‚ shows how far from rational he has become. This brings to light the symbolism of the double blasphemy he has committed. 3. Teiresias‚ studying augury by birds‚ tells Creon how the birds are quarrelling and fighting‚ giving light to the symbol of the king’s creation of chaos. 4. As Antigone
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In this tragedy Antigone‚ King Creon’s obstinate opinion fabricates a division between Creon and his closest family‚ even if his ruthless ideas earn him obedience from his subjects. Creon’s niece Antigone argues against her uncle’s unjust regulation‚ boldly stating that she put confidence in God’s word over Creon’s foolish law. This quarrel marked the universal theme of the play Antigone: One is without ceaseless power unless supported by the views of God. Creon’s law was originated to nurture his
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brother in law Creon then assumes the throne. He dictates that Eteocles shall receive a state funeral and honors‚ while Polyneices shall be left in the streets to rot away. Creon believes that Polyneices’ body shall be condemned to this because of his civil disobedience and treachery against the city. Polyneices’ sister‚ Antigone‚ upon hearing this exclaims that an improper burial for Polyneices would be an insult to the Gods. She vows that Polyneices’ body will be buried‚ and Creon declares that
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