Once Sophocles is provided with these three elements from the Archon, he along with the lead actor will select two more males to perform in his play. ... 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. ... At the end of the play, Antigone hangs herself in her cell, Haimon stabs himself in his own misery, and King Kreon is left alone. ... She believes she can commit any act and experience no consequences because she is a queen, but as stated by King Kreon in Scene 2, Antigone is not immune ...

• Word Count: 1410
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

No one would doubt Oedipus as a glorious king, especially the King of Suffering. ... They try to shove him off to make the way for the king. ... Oedipus's straightforwardness solved Sphinx's twisted riddle with a direct answer "human" and once again, here comes the riddle of Laois's death. ... With his strong belief in Apollo's prophecy of his dark future, Oedipus makes a wise decision to flee Corinth, leaving his dearest parents and home behind. ... His determination and compassion for Thebans once again hurt Oedipus deep in the heart. ...

• Word Count: 1352
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Oedipus knew that is was his duty as king to be the one who avenged the murder of King Laios and cleanse the city of Thebes of its retched plague. ... Oedipus sought the advice of Tiresias, a blind seer that could see the future, because he believed that Tiresias could use his powers to tell him who Laios' murderer was. ... At first, Oedipus accused Creon of being in allegiance with Tiresias and was plotting to take over his thrown as king of Thebes. ... Suddenly, a messenger from Corinth arrived to bring news of the unfortunate death of the Corinthian King Polybos. ... Once they finally...

• Word Count: 1488
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate