The themes of Antigone
The Nature of Tragedy
The Sisters' Rivalry
There is no one theme to 'Antigone' as most literary works have more than one theme. I will list some of the major themes in 'Antigone.'
1) Respect for the dead
2) Sibling Rivalry
3) pride
4) man made law vs divine law
5) individual vs state or society
6) the nature of tragedy
Anarchism is one of the most prevalent themes. Present day, anarchists continue to defy the laws of the government. * This is just one of the many themes
Curses, fate, flaws and punishment are four themes revealed by the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders devote the parados and the first ode to the human flaw of pride and recklessness. They discuss the divine curses on Theban Princess Antigone's father Oedipus and great-grandfather King Labdacus in the second ode. They mention fate in the third ode. They refer to punishment throughout all of the odes.
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Antigone
Antigone is the anarchist.
Anarchism is one of the most prevalent themes. Present day, anarchists continue to defy the laws of the government. * This is just one of the many themes
the Argentinian national anthem
I was having trouble with this one. But, I found an answer:) Here's the link: http://www.gradesaver.com/antigone/study-guide/major-themes/ If you don't want to read the link. The theme is pride
All the questions that can be asked about the play 'Antigone' most likely can't be asked in one individual's lifetime, for the characters, imagery, musicality, plot, and themes are timeless in their appeal and applicability.
Curses, fate, flaws and punishment are four themes revealed by the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders devote the parados and the first ode to the human flaw of pride and recklessness. They discuss the divine curses on Theban Princess Antigone's father Oedipus and great-grandfather King Labdacus in the second ode. They mention fate in the third ode. They refer to punishment throughout all of the odes.
William Butler Yeats' poem "The Player Queen" draws parallels with Sophocles' Antigone through themes of power, loyalty, and defiance against authority. Both works explore the conflict between individual conscience and societal expectations, highlighting the complexities of moral duty and the consequences of rebellion. Yeats' poetic reinterpretation offers a contemporary perspective on timeless themes found in Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy.
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Antigone
Antigone is the anarchist.
Antigone is the Protagonist.
What would you do to safeguard the lives or memories of those you love is one question that deals with a theme of 'Antigone'. One of the play's themes indeed is the lengths to which one is expected, or expects oneself, to go for loved ones. Is it acceptable to break the laws of the community in which one lives is another question. Another of the play's themes indeed is the choice between respect for the changing human, and the changeless divine, interpretations of right and wrong.
Ismene is Antigone's sister