In the play "Oedipus the King-, Sophocles defamed the gods' reputation, and lowered their status by making them look harmful and evil. ... Fundamentally, by utilizing fate, prophecies, the oracle of Apollo, and the plague, the gods played a significant role in the destruction of Oedipus and his family. ... In conclusion, the gods, Apollo in particular, played a major part in the overall circumstances of Oedipus. ... Finally, they send a plague to the Thebans for not punishing the murderer of their king, which results in Oedipus' exile or execution. Oedipus, the wise king, has ...

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In the play, Antigone by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have distinct conflicting values. ... Antigone, persuades her to help bury their brother, "He is my brother and-deny it as you will- your brother too- (Theban, lines 55-56; pt.2). ... Ismene being too weak is afraid to defy the king. ... Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of males in decision making by stating, "Oh Haemon, never loose your sense of judgment over a woman- (Theban, line 723; pt.2). ... If Antigone had been born the son of Oedipus, rather than his daughter, it would not be Creon's place to decide because his crown ...

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