Sophocles' Antigone is, at its simplest, a tragedy of conflict and misunderstandings. In the play, the laws of the gods are set up against the laws of man, and the two appear irreconcilable as the values are upheld by the equally opposing characters of Creon and Antigone. The following essay examines the characters of Creon and Antigone and the factors that drive them to do what they do.

In Sophocles' epic tragedy, Antigone, a strong gender bias is present throughout the tragedy, and is partially responsible for the downfall of the king. The essential moral of the tragedy is the warning to the people in power. Sophocles warns the leaders in power not to transgress the rules and limits of governing the people. Sophocles' epic tragedy represented man, woman, death, and the balance between them.

Annotated bibliography on feminism in "Antigone."

Compares versions of the Sophocles play, Antigone. Contrasts the classical Thomas Bulfinch translation with the more modern Jean Anouilh version.

The ancient Greek tragedies "Medea" by Euripides and "Antigone" by Sophocles reflect the belief in that era that a person's life is guided by fate and destiny imposed by the gods. This literature gives us insight to ancient Greek society and culture.

How to be a fair leader based on the book, "Antigone."

Examines commentary, analysis and directorial concept for a production of Sophocles' Antigone. Describes how the context that the play was written in, the playwright himself and the major themes of the play and issues of characterization must all be considered before setting out on such a task.

Compares tragic heroes in the plays Agamemnon and Antigone. Also analyzes the common theme of hubris in each Greek tragedy. Contrasts the main characters in each play, Agamemnon and Antigone.

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Prior to the opening of the play Antigone by Sophocles, Polynices has attacked the city of Thebes, in what is called the Seven Against Thebes. Polynices is the oldest son of Oedipus who should have rightfully taken over the throne yet his younger brother, Eteocles, seized it. While in battle, the two brothers meet at one gate and end up killing each other in one on one combat, which sets the stage for the events that take place in Sophocles's play, Antigone.

In Sophocles' play "Antigone," Creon rather than Antigone is the true tragic hero. Creon possesses a high status, noble qualities, and tragic flaws, and his tragic fall was much worse that Antigone's in that he lost his family and had to come to the realization that his tragic flaws caused such a loss.

Compares the character Kreon (the king in Sophocles' "Antigone") with modern leaders George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein.

In the ancient Greek play "Antigone," Sophocles presents a theme of moral conflict. Antigone and Ismene must choose between the city's law and the god's law in deciding to bury Ismene's dead and disgraced brother, Polyneices.

Discusses the play Antigone by Sophocles. Analyzes the major theme of hubris, or pride. Describes how it is through Creon's hubris and his denial of basic moral laws and human feelings, that the tragedy is able to spawn itself in Antigone

This essay is about the right and wrong decisions of the characters in Antigone.

Provides a comparative analysis of two characters from the Sophocles play, Antigone and Jocasta, focusing on the sex roles and lives of women at the time of the Greek tragedy.

Examines the story of Antigone, by Sophocles. Analyzes the tragic flaw of characters Tragic Antigone and Creon, pride. Provides supporting documentation from the story.

An analysis of "Antigone" by Sophocles through the use of three critical essays.

Because of his social class, general goodness, and tragic flaw, Creon is the tragic hero and is deserving of sympathy after his mistakes take the lives of others.

this book review contains the setting and characterization of one of the trilogy of sophocles which is Antigone.

An Analysis of the Main Characters of Sophocles' "Antigone"

In Antigone, by Sophocles, Creon fits the definition of a tragic hero in that he has a tragic flaw, the fate of the gods are responsible for his downfall and possess a Hubris.

Discusses the ancient Greek philosopher Sophocles and how he viewed women. Focuses on the play Antigone.

Talks about King Creon's tragic flaw of pride and how he is the Tragic hero of the play.

This essay is about the story of "Antigone" by Sophocles and when it is justifiable to break the rules.

The play "Antigone" by Greek playwright Sophocles meets the true definition of what Aristotle considers the six hallmarks of a tragic work of literature. Different parts of the play and their relation to Aristotle's definition are described.

When choosing a tragic hero for Antigone, one most likely would choose Antigone. This shows why Creon should be the tragic hero.

This essay topic is from Sophecles' play Antigone.and is about Antigone's convictions versus herself, the chorus of elders and Creon.

Essay explores if Antigone was justified in her actions.

In Sophocles play "Antigone," Creon uses his power as the king of Thebes unfairly and disrespectfully. Disregarding Creon's edict, Antigone buries her brother Polyneices; for this act, and because women in Creon's eyes are inferior to men and should never act against his wishes, Creon sentences Antigone to death. Creon eventually sees the error of his ways in destructive fashion, as Antigone kills herself and, in a chain reaction, Creon's son and then Creon's wife kill themselves. Creon learns the hard way that power blinds, so one should always keep reality in plain view.

Pride brings about the downfall of both Creon and Antigone, but it is Antigone who we truly respect. Antigone's pride came out of respect for her family and honoring the gods, whereas Creon's pride was of an arrogant nature.

Discusses the play "Antigone," written by Sophocles. Examines the role of the all-powerful Creon and describes how Sophocles shows the consequences of ignorance and the advantages of morality by using a woman to exploit the weaknesses of Creon.

An essay written with the argument that the character of Antigone in the novel "Antigone" by Sophocles was morally in the right.

Analyze the syntax and diction of Creon's Speech

The tragic flaws of Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles.

A persuasive essay convincing readers that Antigone was right in burying her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles.

Analyzes the tragic elements of the play, Antigone. Defines the four major conflicts of a tragedy. Provides examples of those conflicts in Antigone.

In Sophocles tragedy, Antigone, the theme of moral vs. man-made law seems to control the whole play. The play depicts a state that is contrasted between divine law and human law.

From the times of kings and warlords to the days of presidents and peacekeepers, men and women have often found themselves in a position where their ethics are being questioned.

In Sophocles' "Antigone," Creon is a tragic figure who experiences a reversal of fortune as a result of his unwise decisions. Sophocles' use Sophocles' use of the literary devices harmartia, anagnorisis, and irony help to shape and reveal Creon as a tragic figure.

Antigone by Sophocles

Explores the play Antigone, by Sophocles. Examines conflict in the story. Describes how morality and social laws are distinct and similar at the same time, since at times our morals agree with social law.

Explains the reasons behind Antigone's actions in Sophocles's play "Antigone". Keywords: Greek tragedy

The writer's view that the character of Antigone is guilty in Sophocles' Play of the Same Name

Discusses which group would make the best leaders of the United States, Socrates and Antigone or Hector and Achilles.

Despite the beliefs of some to the contrary, Creon in the story "Antigone" is a villian. Creon killed Antigone, in effect; he influenced his son's Haeman's suicide; and he would not allow Antigone to bury her own brother.

This essay is about examining how gender affects Ismene, Antigone, and Creon. Also how it heightens the conflict between Creon and Antigone.

This is the comparison of Antigone and Andrew Goodman who both tried to do a moral action where they instead had to pay with death.

Antigone is the last play in Sophocles' trilogy, following Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus. The essay provides a plot summary of Sophocles' "Antigone" and provides insight into each character.

Discusses the play Antigone, by Sophocles. Analyzes the moral authority of characters Creon and Antogone, ultimately supporting Antigone.

Who was the tragic hero in the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon or Antigone?

What similarities do Brutus (character from Julius Caeser by William Shakespeare) and Creon (character from Antigone by Sophocles) have?

In the story of Antigone, which was written by Sophocles, the main characters of the story were Antigone and her uncle Creon. Despite that they were relatives, there were some conflicts between them. The story ended by the death of Antigone, Haiemon her Fiancé and his mother, while Creon stayed alone after he had lost his son and wife.

This essay is a description and placement of the characters of Antigone on Laurence Kohlberg's moral stages of development scale.

In Sophocles's "Antigone," it's easy to portray Antigone as a hero and a martyr, but her violation of the law led to citizens' disrespect for the law and disrupted public peace. By burying her brother, she undermined the strong religious beliefs that she held in high esteem.

Describes how Antigone is a heroic figure in the play.

Essay discusses the aspect of fate versus free will in the book "Antigone."

The contrasting elements between Antigone and Ismene in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles.

Antigone, by Sophocles. Essay proving that Antigone did not commit a crime, she was a patriot and should be honored. It is written in speech form.

Essay discusses how the character of Antigone in the novel "Antigone" by Sophocles is portrayed as a strong woman.

Essay provides an analysis on the play "The Chorus of Antigone" by Sophocles as well as discusses its purpose.

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A summary and review of the story of Antigone.

An overview of "Antigone" by Sophocles and the characteristics of Antigone herself. Antigone is considered a tragic hero, because she makes a choice that leads to a situation from which there is no escape; she fights against impossible odds; and she dies for the sake of her cause.

Essay describes the themes of Sophocle's "Antigone."

In the play Antigone several dilemmas arise that question when it's all right to break the rules. In the play there are certain values that some people place above man made laws. The highest held values in ancient Greek society were obligations to family and the play's position on breaking rules is that it's all right only if it stands in the way of a family obligation.

Sophocles is well known for his tragedy "Antigone." It takes place in Thebes and contains many fundamental allusions. Thebes, Teiresias, Zeus, Aphrodite, and Danae are five specific Greek references made in "Antigone." Greek mythology is a significant part of Sophocles' writing.

Discusses the play Antigone by Sophocles. Examines how Creon is a tragic hero. Concludes that he belongs in the tragic hero category because his fate is against him, he suffers from hubris, but above all, he desires the best for his kingdom.

In "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon is responsible for the death of his relatives, despite his claims that his actions were for the good of all society. He was wrong for not accepting reponsibility for their deaths.

Reviews the play Antigone by Sophocles, Provides a brief plot description and answers the question, Why does Ismene suddenly try to take blame for committing this crime?

One answer to the question: Why is Antigone is tragic heroine?

A short essay on Antigone.

Essay provides a comparison of the film and text of "Antigone."

This essay is an essay of Antigone, written by Sophocles, and exhibits Antigone and Creon's different beliefs, but also shows shared characteristics from the two.

In Sophocles' classic play "Antigone," Antigone meets the criteria of a tragic hero in a number of ways. She is at once virtuous in the eyes of others and guilty in the eyes of the law; she is willing to face the dire consequences of what she considered to be an honorable act; and she elicits great pity in others because she stands alone in her actions.

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Examines the conflicts between divine law and civil law in Antigone and includes the consequences of obeying one system over the other.

Explores the play Antigone by Sophocles. Explains why the sentry is glad to have delivered Antigone to Creon. Describes how the delivering benefits the sentry.

One important aspect of the story Antigone is the importance placed on family; Antigone's rebellion against Creon's orders by giving her late brother Polyneices a funeral with military honors shows that she valued family more than anything else, even the law. Although family is not taken very seriously in today's society, it is no less important to keep one's promises, especially to family; Antigone's actions serve as a special example of that.

Essay is a character analysis of the characters Antigone and Ismene in the novel "Antigone" by Sophocles.