Antigone

            In Ancient Greece, new ideals surfaced as answers to life's complicated questions. These new beliefs were centered on the expanding field of science. Man was focused on more than the Gods or heavenly concerns. A government that was ruled by the people was suggested as opposed to a monarchy that had existed for many years. Freedom of religion was encouraged in city-states. These new ideals, though good in intentions, often conflicted with each other creating complex moral dilemmas. Antigone and Creon battle an idealistic war illustrating the conflict existing in the Greek ideals. They both based their actions on their beliefs of what is right and wrong. The conflict arose when the ideals that backed up their actions clashed with each other, making it a contradiction between morals. Antigone's side of the conflict held a much more heavenly approach, as opposed to the everyday road that Creon chose to follow. .
             Antigone was born full of superiority and courage, yet leaves the world as a conquered celebrity. She respects her family regardless of what has happened in the past and always seems to be loyal towards her brothers, as well as her sister. Antigone feels as though long-lasting by the laws of the gods, is value to follow. This theory gradually affects her actions and behavior towards Creon. Antigone chooses to sacrifice herself to give her brother honor and respect. By giving him a burial, she is setting his soul at rest so it may continue into death peacefully. Yet, she is digging her grave with her own hands. By burying Polynices, Antigone practically hands her life over to Creon, to use as he wishes, because the punishment for defying his orders is death. However, Antigone does not complain. She is proud to die for something she believes in. The tragic flaw of Antigone leads to many lamenting events in the play. The way she poses her characteristics in such as being stubborn and raggedness portrays her flaw in the play.