In the play Antigone, Sophocles at first portrays Creon as a respected leader who formulates a rational basis for his laws and punishments, and has a generally positive reputation among the people of Thebes. ... "(Sophocles, pg 33) His sanctimoniousness causes him to feel superior in mind and body to everyone else. ... " (Sophocles, pg 23) is one of his defining lines, and it exemplifies his belief that his judgment is superior to that of the gods. ... "(Sophocles, 313-327). ... " (Sophocles, pg 31) Yet again Creon refuses to back down from his established laws in order t...

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The famous television actor Bill Cosby stated, "For two people in a marriage to live together day after day is unquestionably the one miracle the Vatican has overlooked" (Motivational Quotes). Cosby's statement still has meaning today. While the Vatican (the papal government) forbids the Pope and ...

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