1. Antigone
In the play "Antigone," by Sophocles, Antigone is the mourning sister of her brother Polynices, who was slain in battle by his own brother and left unburied by his uncle Creon who now rules the city of Thebes. ... When the play opens with Antigone asking her sister Ismene to help bury Polynices' body, Antigone tells Ismene, "Help me lift the body up. ... Both Antigone and Snowden commit civil disobedience in doing what they believe is right but Antigone accepts the consequences of her actions as she plainly states to Creon: "I say I did it; I deny it not. ... Antigone provides the reason ...
Before Antigone commits suicide, Haemon agrees with his father's verdict to kill his bride, Antigone. ... The ubiquitous motif of marriage displays Antigone and Haemon's strong desire to wed each other. When the messenger recounts how he finds Antigone, he observes Antigone dies, "hanged by the neck in a fine linen noose, /strangled in her veils" (line 1348). ... The addition of veils in Antigone's attire confirms the occasion as a wedding. ... Contemporary young readers can appreciate the relevance of the contrasting values in Antigone by relating their own experiences, val...
Antigone focuses on contrast between characters. ... Maybe Antigone was eager to die. ... She loves Antigone and she cannot live without her, but Antigone reject her suggestion. ... ANTIGONE: No, Ismene. ... The harshness of Antigone has not changed from the beginning of Antigone, while Ismene is more open-minded. ...
Antigone - Creon: A Tragic Hero Antigone was produced in 441 B.C. by Sophocles, one the three great Greek writers of tragedy. ... (Scene I35-37) But Antigone defies the order. ... After finding out from the sentry that Antigone is responsible for Polyneices" burial, Creon asks Antigone, "Had you heard my proclamation touching this matter?" Antigone replies, "It was public. ... Upon their arrival, Antigone has committed suicide. ...
Haemon the son of Creon, Antigone's uncle is deeply in love with her. ... Haemon tries to spare Antigone's life by pleading with his father. Haemon is so in love with Antigone that he threatens to die with her. ... Delpeche2 Haemon is so deeply respects Antigone and everything that she stands for. ... Haemon's love and devotion for Antigone leads him directly to his downfall. ...