Sophocles' Antigone explores the characters of Antigone and Haemon as rebels. ... Furthermore, Kreon's views on rebellion enable a greater understanding of how Antigone and Haemon can be considered rebels and though both characters defend their positions admirably, they are inevitably punished for their rebellious conduct. ... Antigone is a strong woman in a very patriarchal society. ... Rebellion is punished in Antigone as both Antigone and Haemon reach a tragic end. ... Rebellion in Antigone is best exemplified by the characters of Antigone and Haemon who unfalteringly defy Kreon i...

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One type of conflict is when a character opposes the will of the majority. This type of conflict is shown in Antigone an helps present the character traits of the antagonist, Antigone. Antigone's character traits are reflected by her actions. ... Antigone believes that Ismene is a coward while Ismene believes that Antigone is foolish. ... The conflict also shows character traits in Antigone as well as Creon and is essential to the whole plot of the play. ...

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Being guided by negative character traits can lead to a character's downfall. ... Flaws in character such as stubbornness, pride, and excessive emotion plague many of the characters in Antigone, and dangerously affect their outcomes. ... Antigone herself is one of the most stubborn characters. ... Almost every character in Antigone displays excessive emotion. ... In Antigone, many of the characters face a tragic demise. ...

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In Antigone, by Sophocles, Antigone is the tragic hero of the play, rather than Creon. In one way Creon is the main character of the play. ... There is a difference, Antigone is a sympathetic character whereas Creon may be only looked at in sympathy towards the end of the play, only because of his severe mistakes. ... Tragedy always boils down to this point: the tragic character has to make a decision between two options, neither of which is good for him/her. ... We never see a true tragic character as a fool, but rather as a hero. ...

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In the play, "Antigone," the main character Antigone goes against all authority in an effort to give her brother, Polynices, a proper burial. ... Antigone has no respect for authority. ... Thus, Antigone does not respect government or Creon as a sovereign. ... We must learn from Antigone that loyalty to ourselves, and courage, is what truly strengthens our character as humans. "We can't live by Antigone's alone, but if we have no Antigones within us we are spiritually barren" (Cornell). ...

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Pride is part of what makes Antigone heroic. ... This is between Antigone and Polyneices. Now any speech or action that manifests moral purpose of any kind will be expressive of character: the character will be good if the purpose is good. ... Antigone doesn't mind doing anything on her own. ... Antigone has no problem working by her self either. ...

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The chorus in Antigone acted as a death messenger, narrated different characters= entrances, gave advice to certain characters like Antigone and Creon, and set a mood for the scene. The chorus acted as a death messenger when it predicted Antigone=s death in the ode after Haemon and Creon argued over Antigone=s act of burying Polynices. A...I see Antigone make her way to the bridal vault where all are laid to rest@ (898-899). ... The last stanza of the ode after Creon decided to trap Antigone inside a cave as her punishment suggested that the next scene of Antigone being forced to her d...

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For example, in the production of Antigone, a male will play the characters of Antigone and Ismene, the two daughters of Oedipus and Iokaste. ... In context and in performance, the tragic heroine of Antigone is in fact Antigone, niece of King Kreon, sister of Ismene, and fiancé of Haimon. ... By further examining the character of Antigone, one can conclude that she in fact fits the pattern of a tragic heroine as outlined by Aristotle. Aristotle believes that the chief character in a tragic play should be a person of great consequence and one of exalted station. ... Specifically, in ...

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However, in the play Antigone, Antigone goes against the beliefs and defies the powerful tradition of male domination. In the play, Antigone's life was filled with pain and sorrow. ... Even after all of this, Antigone had even more pain to deal with. ... Antigone didn't fear death, but instead faced it with great bravery and strength. ... That is why Antigone is such an influential character in the play. ...

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Bigger than her body Antigone was right, yet so was Creon. ... However Antigone defied the king. ... The gods sided with Antigone. ... Both characters are considered tragic heroes, but with tragedy those heroes have a particular flaw. ... Antigone's actions were justified by divine law. ...

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Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king of Thebes. Antigone is a static character. ... The Chorus is dynamic characters. ... Minor Characters Ismene Ismene is the sister to Antigone. ... Antigone is a character that fights for what is right...

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Antigone In the play Antigone I have observed a variety of personality traits the character of Antigone portrays. ... ANTIGONE. ... ANTIGONE. ... Antigone replies angrily: No, Ismene. ... Antigone has many character flaws. ...

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The main character Antigone sees her fate of death upon her and she takes action, learning that her fate is unchangeable. ... In Greek mythology all plays have a tragic ending, and for Antigone, this is the case. ... In Antigone we see character changes in both Antigone and Creon, showing that Sophocles' characters can change their outlook on their own destinies but cannot control them. ... Creons wishes were for Antigone was to be buried alive, suffering to death. ... Before Creon could have taken vengeance against Antigone, she took her own life. ...

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In the play "Antigone", there is a character that is the definition of brave and courageous. Her name is Antigone. ... Antigone posses an ability that enables her to follow her heart and that makes her a very strong character. ... This feeling of leadership is a very obvious feature in the character of Creon. ... Like Antigone, pride gets the better of you. ...

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During their recitation, the stage goes dark, a spotlight illuminates the faces of the Chorus, and the characters disappear through the left arch. ... Antigone assents. ... Antigone pushes Ismene off. ... Ismene tells Antigone that Antigone is a young and beautiful girl engaged to be married. ... In tragedy, everything is inevitable, hopeless, and known, making for tranquility and "fellow-feeling" among the characters. ...

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In this drama, Sophocles uses his main character, Antigone, to display his notion of human nature. ... In the play Antigone, religion steps in to intensify the struggle between Antigone and her uncle, Creon, who is also the King of Thebes. Although these two characters both believe in the idea of a polytheistic religion, their opinions differ on the amount of influence the gods should have on everyday society. ... In the play Antigone, the answer would be yes. ... The fact that Antigone had such commitment to the rights of her family member makes her a sort of heroic character. ...

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In one of Sopholes" most popular plays, Antigone, the female heroine, Antigone, suffers this unfortunate conception. ... Antigone responds, Dear god, shout it from the rooftops. ... (100-101) Antigone wants her crimes to be public. ... Antigone brings to life the character of a strong willed woman in a male dominated society. ... As a woman, Antigone suffers these philosophies. ...

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The last of the Oedipus Plays is Antigone. ... Antigone is the daughter or King Oedipus. ... This to me speaks powerfully about Antigone's personality and character. ... Antigone presents her bravery and strength in more ways though out the play as well. ... I believe this passage is one of the strongest points that accurately symbolize Antigone for the character she is. ...

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The Tragic Hero of Antigone Sophocles" Antigone is the story of the battle between Antigone and Creon and their different views on laws placed by man and those placed by gods. ... When Creon orders for Antigone and Ismene to be executed Antigone takes all the blame to save her sister. ... Antigone is the only tragic hero in Sophocles" Antigone. Although Creon displays a few of the traits of a tragic hero, Antigone is the only character that possesses them all. ... Antigone stood for what is pure and true. ...

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Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus. ... Even though Haemon only appears twice in the play, he is a necessary character because he shows us that although Antigone is willing to die for her brother, she could have had a happy life with him. ... He is Antigone's fiancee. ... Haemon also supports Antigone's cause. ... Antigone did. ...

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Antigone's character is that of being her own person and is of moral character. ... Antigone wanted to defy the law and proceed to do so anyway. ... Creon's stubbornness is a fatal flaw in his character. ... Antigone (from the grave) wins. ... Creon may have won by imprisoning Antigone, but he lost a lot more. ...

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Nora and Antigone, True Tragic Heroines Sophocles" Antigone along with Ibsen's A Doll's House are plays that place the main characters in tough personal situations which must be overcame by personal strength. ... Nora comes off as a whimsical character that is light-hearted and shallow. ... Ismene refuses, and Antigone tells her that she will bury him alone, thus showing the audience that Antigone is bold and courageous. ... Without thinking, Creon accuses Ismene, Antigone's sister, of being an accomplice to Antigone. In Creon's rage, he does not think about the ...

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This was not the case for Antigone, who honored her deceased brother, Polynices, through burial rites. ... After telling Antigone that women must not meddle with the affairs of the king's decree, Antigone feels insulted and comments ruthlessly that Ismene is making a big mistake. ... Throughout the play, her presence brought humility among the characters in different ways. Ismene insists that she die alongside Antigone to show support for her cause, thus showing how influential Antigone is. ... Antigone's role in the play could be described as powerful. ...

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In the play "Antigone," Antigone did the right thing in the play unlike Creon. ... Creon and Antigone were the main characters but they were not protagonists. ... Creon and Antigone are neither the protagonist or antagonist because in the play there is no true main character. The two characters are both trying to do what they think is right which results in no protagonist or antagonist. ... If the characters were on trial they both would get punishments. ...

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In my paper, I am going to discuss how Oedipus and Antigone both exhibit traits that qualify them to be defined as heroic characters. I am also going to compare and contrast their characters. ... Odeipus" daughter, Antigone, is also a character that has lived up to the heroic code standards. ... Haimon, Creon's son and the man that Antigone was promised to, also went to the tomb to find Antigone. ... Finally, these two characters were very similar in regards to their character traits, and the things that they did for their family. ...

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