The Blind Listener “I’ll not consider any marriage a greater benefit than your fine leadership.” (Lines 722-724) Haemon states as his father tells him of his ill-fated bride. Though Haemon begins with remark we soon learn that this is just a mask to get Creon to listen. In this story of weaknesses and love Haemon’s ideas‚ words‚ and actions contrast with those of of his father Creon to the point of causing conflicting motivations between them both. Conclusively these clashing motivations develop
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Antigone Life has a way of becoming complicated. Problems between friends‚ foes‚ and even family members develop everyday for people of all walks of life. It is part of human nature to disagree‚ cause conflict and fight for what we believe in even if that means stepping on someone else’s toes along the way. Aristotle had thoughts on complication dating back to 335 B.C when he wrote Poetics- the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory. In it he analyzed tragedies and theorized that every tragedy
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A Reasonable Voice In Sophocles’ Antigone‚ Haemon‚ a secondary character‚ proves to be a more significant piece of the play than expected. Although he is believed to be unimportant and useless‚ his role has a great influence on the outcome of the play. Most importantly‚ in desperate times he provides reasonable solutions to Creon’s unreasonable actions. In the end‚ Haemon is proven to be right. Therefore‚ contrary to what he appears‚ Haemon’s true nature is to be the voice of reason. Haemon’s
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death for her. The law is ignored in the play “Antigone” by Sophocles multiple times. For example‚ Antigone ignores the law when she is told she can not bury her brother‚ Creon breaks the Gods laws for what he believes is right‚ and Creon’s son‚ Haemon ignores his father words when he is told he will kill Antigone.
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but fate had already taken over and she died. Likewise‚ Creon’s fate was to give in to burying Polynecies and let Antigone live. At first‚ Creon is persistent by the rule he set and must use his niece to set the example for others. The Chorus and Haemon try to convince him otherwise. However it is not until Teiresias explains Creon’s fate that he changes his mind. Creon knows the power of fate and decided to make up for his wrong doings. Throughout the play‚ the idea that fate is more powerful than
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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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In class essay about play Antigone Creon‚ the king of Thebes‚ is one of the major characters. The author utilized several characters/ foils in order to build up the king’s image‚ the pride‚ cruel‚ stubborn and superior ruler. Through those conflicts‚ arguments and persuations‚ the king’s figure was gradually set up and was foreshadowing the tragic ending of his own life. The conflict between Antigone and Creon in the play is very outstanding and intense. Creon commanded that Eteocles would be
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Creon was told by Haemon‚ his own son‚ Thebes was against him but too afraid to speak out. Creon’s hard heart refused to listen to Haemon. This was the second time Creon had heard this same news‚ but he still refused to address it. Likewise‚ the Taliban were not only protested by the people of Pakistan‚ but they were protested
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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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exemplifying his corrupt choices that lead to a tragic ending only for himself. Next‚ his son‚ Haemon‚ emphasizes that a man who “knows it all” is a man who is never going to learn the correct way. “Do not believe… Turns out empty (961).” Creon responds negatively to his sons advice. “You consider it right for a man of my years and experience to go to school to a boy? (962)” Creon does not allow Haemons words to sink in before immediately firing back with an authoritative response. This characterizes
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