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No, Antigone is not a tyrant in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, a tyrant refers to a ruler who holds power by an illegal seizure. Theban Princess Antigone holds no power and aspires for none. She therefore is not a tyrant.

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How can Antigone be described as a tyrant in 'Antigone'?

It is in her treatment of others that Antigone can be described as a tyrant in "Antiogne" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term tyrant describes a person who seizes power illegally or who treats others in arbitrary, harsh and oppressive ways. Theban Princess Antigone particularly exhibits tyranny in her interactions with her sister Princess Ismene and her uncle Creon. Antigone holds strong convictions of right and wrong in regard to divine will, family ties and Theban traditions. She oppresses, represses and suppresses any belief contrary to her own.


Why does Antigone call Creon a tyrant in 'Antigone'?

That he illegally holds power and is an arbitrary rulerare reasons why Antigone calls Creon a tyrant in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term tyrant describes an illegal power holder or any harsh ruler. Both descriptions fit Theban King Creon. Creon holds power because he conspires with his nephew Eteocles to deny his other nephew Polyneices' legitimate royal claim. He rules harshly by denying to his perceived enemies their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials.


What do you call a man who seized power and ruled the polis singlehandedly?

This is a dictatorship.


What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?

If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.


Who has the power in a tyrant?

The tyrant.


Who has the power in tyrant?

The tyrant.


Who is the protaganist in Antigone?

Antigone


Is it tyrants' or tyrant's son the correct spelling if talking about a son of a tyrant?

The correct spelling would be Tyrant's Son!


What is a synonym for tyrant?

A synonym for tyrant is dictator. Some other synonyms for tyrant are autocrat, oppressor, despot, and authoritarian. A tyrant is an oppressive ruler.


Who is the protagonist of Antigone?

Antigone is the Protagonist.


Who are the anarchist in antigone?

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Would you please use tyrant in sentence?

A tyrant rules with his fist. There is no room for a tyrant in a democracy.