In literary works such as "The Odyssey", "Allegory of the Cave" and "Antigone", and in such forms as "Sculptures", or the Parthenon, we are able to see these how the Greeks developed these new concept words. ... In the tragedy of "Antigone" the concept of humartia is manifested. ... In the furthest corner of the tomb Antigone was found hanging by her neck. ... The concept of the arete is clear expressed in the first line of "The Odyssey", the concept of ananke is expressed by the fate of the prisoners when they see the sun in "Allegory of the Cave", the concept of humartia is seen in "Antigo...

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Antigone is resolved to go out and bury her brother even if it means death. ... Creon is resolved to put Antigone to the death as he believes that she has broken his law. ... Antigone has rebelled against the restrictions of patriarchal dominance. ... Antigone's cause has received divine support, but too late. ... Antigone commits suicide and by this action ensures the punishment of Creon. ...

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The seven extant plays are Antigone, Oedipus Tyrannus or Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King), Electra, Ajax, Trachiniae (Maidens of Trachis), Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus (produced posthumously in 401 BC). ... Next probably are Antigone and Trachiniae (after 441). ... All seven extant tragedies are considered outstanding for their powerful, intricate plots and dramatic style, and at least three - Antigone, Oedipus Tyrannus, and Oedipus at Colonus - are generally regarded as masterpieces. ... Antigone bestows the rites of burial upon her battle-slain brother Polyneices in defiance of the edic...

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Creon tries to separate Oedipus from his two loyal daughters, Ismene and Antigone. ... Plot: Oedipus at Colonus begins with Oedipus arriving with Antigone in Thebes. ... Continuing, Creon's arrival and attempted kidnap of Antigone and Ismene furthur develops the plot. ...

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In most cases the protagonist's suffering is so severe that he is destroyed by it, and very often the protagonist's entire destruction is made explicit in his death (Antigone, for example). Characteristic of the tragic catastrophe is the fact that not only the protagonist comes to be destroyed, but very often innocent people are also involved in the tragic happenings and lose their lives (for example, Creon's son and wife in "Antigone".) ...

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