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A choice to obey one law and thereby disobey another punishable by death is what causes the tragic events in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, divine law guarantees all Thebans the right to below-ground burial and proper funerary rites. But Theban King Creon issues a law that contradicts the will of the gods and makes burial and funerary rites the privilege of those he deems loyal to Thebes. Disobedience of the divine law incurs the wrath of the gods and problems in the afterlife. Disobedience to Creon's law is punishable with a death sentence.
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Who is a tragic hero in Antigone?
cindy!
Is Antigone or Creon more tragic?
Antigone is more tragic than Theban King Creon. The adjective 'tragic' refers to an unhappy ending or outcome. So Antigone is more tragic, because she ends up dead. Except for his life, Creon loses everything that means something to him.
Is it Antigone or Creon who meets a tragic end in 'Antigone?
Both Antigone and Creon meet tragic ends, but Antigone's is more tragic in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, an end is tragic when the outcome of a human life leads to suffering or takes an unfortunate turn. The description fits both Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon. Antigone's end is tragic because she loses her life and therefore forfeits the opportunity to marry her beloved first cousin, Prince Haemon and to have children with him. Creon's end is a bit less tragic since he still lives at the play's end even though he loses everyone and everything that gives his life meaning.
What is an example of tragic flaw in 'Antigone'?
Her rashness, and loyalty
Why is Creon the tragic hero in 'Antigone'?
Creon is not the tragic hero in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero is the main character, the holder of great powers, and the doer of great deeds. That hero is tragic when his life takes an unfortunate turn. The description of the hero does not fit Theban King Creon, who is capable of no great deed or power. But the description of tragic does fit Creon, as a tragic figure in a tragic play about the tragedy of the tragic heroine Antigone.
Who is a tragic hero in Antigone?
cindy!
Is Antigone or Creon more tragic?
Antigone is more tragic than Theban King Creon. The adjective 'tragic' refers to an unhappy ending or outcome. So Antigone is more tragic, because she ends up dead. Except for his life, Creon loses everything that means something to him.
Is it Antigone or Creon who meets a tragic end in 'Antigone?
Both Antigone and Creon meet tragic ends, but Antigone's is more tragic in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, an end is tragic when the outcome of a human life leads to suffering or takes an unfortunate turn. The description fits both Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon. Antigone's end is tragic because she loses her life and therefore forfeits the opportunity to marry her beloved first cousin, Prince Haemon and to have children with him. Creon's end is a bit less tragic since he still lives at the play's end even though he loses everyone and everything that gives his life meaning.
What is an example of tragic flaw in 'Antigone'?
Her rashness, and loyalty
Why is Creon the tragic hero in 'Antigone'?
Creon is not the tragic hero in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero is the main character, the holder of great powers, and the doer of great deeds. That hero is tragic when his life takes an unfortunate turn. The description of the hero does not fit Theban King Creon, who is capable of no great deed or power. But the description of tragic does fit Creon, as a tragic figure in a tragic play about the tragedy of the tragic heroine Antigone.
Who has the catharsis in Antigone?
In "Antigone," the catharsis occurs primarily for the audience. The audience experiences a release of emotional tension and purging of emotions through witnessing the tragic events and consequences faced by the characters, particularly Antigone. The play is intended to evoke feelings of pity and fear, leading to a cathartic response.
Is it Antigone or Creon who better fits the definition of a tragic hero in 'Antigone'?
Well, honey, let me break it down for you. Technically, both Antigone and Creon can be considered tragic heroes in their own right. Antigone fits the classic definition more because she's the one who faces adversity due to her principles and suffers the consequences. Creon, on the other hand, is a tragic figure because of his pride and stubbornness leading to his downfall. So, take your pick, they both bring the drama.
Why is Antigone a tragic character in 'Antigone'?
That she numbers among the play's cast of characters and that her life comes to an unfortunate end is the reason why Antigone can be considered a tragic character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone is a main character who influences and is affected by the interactions among the other main characters. Great changes can be expected of her as Princess of Thebes, and yet her life is cut short, suddenly and cruelly. What she does therefore defines her as a main character and what happens to her therefore defines Antigone as tragic.
Why is Antigone not the tragic hero in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
That she is a child who suffers but who is not known to do great things is the reason why Antigone is not the tragic hero of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, a person who is tragic meets with a bad end. A person who is heroic is capable of doing great deeds. The job description matches Antigone's father, Theban King Oedipus, in the play "Oedipus Rex" and herself in the play "Antigone".
How is Antigone a tragic hero?
Antigone herself is not the tragic hero of Antigone. The tragic hero of Antigone is Creon. Creon is a well-intentioned king, that comes from royal blood, but he brings his death upon himself with his tragic flaw. His flaw was that he paid more attention to the laws of man and easily forgot about the power of the gods. After everyone that he loves dies, Antigone (his niece), Haimon (his son), and Eurydice (his wife), he becomes a better person and changes his views. However, it is too late for Creon by the end of the tragedy, and he is too weighed-down by his own guilt. He chooses to die.
What purposes are served by the appearance of Antigone at the beginning of 'Antigone'?
To show that is Antigone is both the main female character and the protagonist and to foreshadow her suffering as the tragic hero are the purposes served by her appearance at the beginning of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's being the first character to be seen and to be heard in this case is symbolic of her role as the main character and as the tragic hero. That Ismene is second to be seen and to be heard is symbolic of her status as a supporting character. That the two discuss how they will respond, or not, to a challenge foreshadows the heroic Antigone's tragic fate.
What is the tragic law in 'Antigone'?
That the city's own disloyal dead cannot be buried and that those who break the law will be put to death is the tragic law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, tragic refers to an unfortunate turn of events such as an unfortunate end to a human life. The description fits Theban King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. It can be called tragic in its provisions by denying god-given guarantees of all Thebans to below-ground burials and tragic in its consequences by further paining an already pained Theban people.
