The play Antigone, by Sophocles, is based after the story of Oedipus. ... The shepherd feels sorry for Oedipus and raises him as their own. Without knowing it, Oedipus grows up fulfills the prophecy. ... The pride that Creon had influenced his decisions in the play. ... In conclusion, King Creon is the tragic hero of the play because of his potential greatness as a ruler, destructive pride, recognition or error, and tragic downfall. ...

• Word Count: 1313
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Antigone The play Antigone by Sophocles is a play like no other. ... The first major theme of fate is what had gotten the family of Oedipus where they were when the play began. Fate is why Oedipus winds up killing his own father and eventually ended up marrying his own mother and then later on he found out about all of this. ... In the first paragraph of the play it reads, "My darling sister Ismene, we have had a fine inheritance from Oedipus. ... This just shows how terrible fate has treated the family of Oedipus. ...

• Word Count: 2111
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The play Antigone, by the Greek playwright Sophocles focuses on the conflict between the protagonist, Antigone and her uncle and king, Creon. ... The play starts with the kingdom in absolute chaos due to the death of Polyneices and Eteocles, the two sons of the former king, Oedipus. ... In his opening address as the king itself, which is also his first scene in the play, we get a glimpse of how power hungry and assertive Creon is. ... He is thinking only as a king, and not as an uncle. ... The main protagonist of the play and the character whom the play is named after is Antigone, Creon's...

• Word Count: 1283
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Out of 100 plays of Sophocles, only seven of them have been reminded until now. Among those plays, Antigone is a play about the struggle between state and family. ... Creon, the new king of Thebes, has sworn to uphold the law. ... His arrogance and anger are both displayed repeatedly throughout the play. ... Our hearts and altars Are stained with the corruption of dogs and carrion birds That glut themselves on the corpse of Oedipus" sons. ...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The title of the play is Antigone. 2. ... Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king of Thebes. ... Through out the play Creon and Antigone never back down from each other. ...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School