Antigone is responsible for her own actions, which result from her own decisions. She is the decider of action versus inaction, disobedience versus obedience, passion versus reasoned discussion. She knows that she is disobeying her uncle Theban King Creon's law of non burial. She knows that disobedience carries a death sentence. She accepts both the responsibility for burying her brother Polyneices, and the likelihood of her execution.
Antigone versus Creon reflects an individual versus individual conflict, but since Creon the regent (acting king), he speaks for the state; so it is also an individual versus society conflict; and since Antigone buries her brother. against the injunction of the state, for religious reasons, it is also an example of church versus state. Antigone is in a conflict with herself before she finally decides to disobey her uncle and conduct the funeral ritual for her dishonored brother; an example of individual versus self. The other conflicts, with Tiresias, with Haemon, with Eurydice, stem from these.
It is the individual assertion versus the collective denial of human rights that the individual versus the state is about in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone symbolizes the power of one. But she actually represents all Thebes in their oppression, repression and suppression by her uncle, King Creon. Likewise, Creon symbolizes the power of many. But he actually represents the self-service of one, namely himself.
Antigone and Ismene, Antigone and Creon, Creon and Haemon, and Creon and Teiresias are the opposing forces in the conflicts in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princesses Antigone and Ismene are on opposing sides in the conflict over whether or not to bury their brother Polyneices and whether to obey divine or human law. Antigone and King Creon also are on opposite sides in that conflict even though they both agree that Antigone will die. Creon opposes his son Haemon and then his advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet, on just about everything: burial versus non-burial, divine versus human laws, release or sentencing of Antigone.
Antigone versus Creon is the female-male opposition in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon do not get along. Creon criticizes Antigone for personal and professional reasons. He does not find her an acceptable bride-to-be for his son, an appreciative ward, a docile subject or rational royal. In turn, Antigone objects to Creon as a a domineering relative and harsh ruler.
Antigone is responsible for her own actions, which result from her own decisions. She is the decider of action versus inaction, disobedience versus obedience, passion versus reasoned discussion. She knows that she is disobeying her uncle Theban King Creon's law of non burial. She knows that disobedience carries a death sentence. She accepts both the responsibility for burying her brother Polyneices, and the likelihood of her execution.
Antigone versus Creon reflects an individual versus individual conflict, but since Creon the regent (acting king), he speaks for the state; so it is also an individual versus society conflict; and since Antigone buries her brother. against the injunction of the state, for religious reasons, it is also an example of church versus state. Antigone is in a conflict with herself before she finally decides to disobey her uncle and conduct the funeral ritual for her dishonored brother; an example of individual versus self. The other conflicts, with Tiresias, with Haemon, with Eurydice, stem from these.
It is the individual assertion versus the collective denial of human rights that the individual versus the state is about in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone symbolizes the power of one. But she actually represents all Thebes in their oppression, repression and suppression by her uncle, King Creon. Likewise, Creon symbolizes the power of many. But he actually represents the self-service of one, namely himself.
Antigone and Ismene, Antigone and Creon, Creon and Haemon, and Creon and Teiresias are the opposing forces in the conflicts in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princesses Antigone and Ismene are on opposing sides in the conflict over whether or not to bury their brother Polyneices and whether to obey divine or human law. Antigone and King Creon also are on opposite sides in that conflict even though they both agree that Antigone will die. Creon opposes his son Haemon and then his advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet, on just about everything: burial versus non-burial, divine versus human laws, release or sentencing of Antigone.
Antigone versus Creon is the female-male opposition in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon do not get along. Creon criticizes Antigone for personal and professional reasons. He does not find her an acceptable bride-to-be for his son, an appreciative ward, a docile subject or rational royal. In turn, Antigone objects to Creon as a a domineering relative and harsh ruler.
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Arrogant and stubborn versus generous and selfish are ways of comparing and contrasting Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon demonstrate arrogance in their respective interactions with royalty and with the gods. They exhibit stubbornness in their refusal to back down or seek common ground in their interactions with each other. But Antigone is generous in caring about her brother Polyneices, her family, her gods and her people. Creon thinks only of himself.
Devoted to family but older and more determined versus younger and more vulnerable is a way to compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene love the family into which they are born. They cling to their memories of domestic bliss and public adulation before the great fall of their parents, disgraced King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta. But Antigone benefits from her older years and is more courageous, daring and determined in her defense of family and feeling.
Generous versus selfish, straightforward versus deceitful and wider versus narrower context are differences between Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone articulates a generous spirit in her care for her brother Polyneices and her dead family members. She demonstrates straightfowardness in not disguising her emotions or hiding her deeds. She exhibits a commitment to the wider context of life by her devotion to cherished traditions, divine will and family ties.In contrast, Antigone's uncle King Creon expresses selfishness in his disregard for the suffering of his people. He manifests deceit in his punishment of his nephew Polyneices, who dies asserting his legitimate royal claim against his usurping twin brother Eteocles and uncle Creon. He shows a commitment to the narrowest context in thinking only of bolstering the longevity of his rule.That one thinks of others and that the other thinks only of himself is a way in which Antigone and Creon are different in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone considers herself part of a team. She is there for her family, her gods and her traditions. The same may not be said of her uncle King Creon, who thinks only of lasting as long as possible in power.
Risk-taker versus intimidated is the main difference between Antigone and Ismene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has a daunting personality that leads her to risk her life for a cause. There is nothing quiet about the way she goes about burying her brother Polyneices, a crime punishable by execution. In contrast, her sister Princess Ismene makes every effort to comply with the laws of her daunting uncle King Creon who intimidates her.
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