The fact that Antigone is now alone is this process does not slow her down at all; not even after Ismene warns her that the consequence of her actions could be death. “Our own death would be if we should go against Creon.” (Line 46, Pg 774). Due to Ismene’s lack of help, Antigone is feeling betrayed by her sister, but will continue on without her. “But as for me, I will bury the brother I love.” (Line 69, Pg 774). Later on when Antigone has buried her brother, Polynieces, she created yet another betrayal; this time on King Creon.
Another fact the proved Antigone to be the tragic hero of this story was when she made the decision to take her own life. This proves that she had total control of her own fate, which is a major characteristic that makes a tragic hero. By her taking her own life, she is dying for a cause that she believes in. She said on page 1038 “I shall not suffer an ignoble death”. Despite the fact that Antigone went against Creon’s law, she was well respected by the people of her town, simply because the gods are much more valued in Greek society compared to man’s law (Creon’s law).
Antigone was also willing to change into a better person. She tried to get the idea of her “cursed” family out of her head, and attempted to stand up for her family by burying her brother. Even though her sister, Ismene, refused to help Antigone, Antigone still kept her mind on the goal. “You (Ismene) have made your choice; you can be what you want to be. But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say this crime is holy…” (Prologue.
Maybe what Antigone cherished cherishes most was is her position of loving justice rathermore than her own brother. She chooses to commit suicide was is just for her crazy extreme love of those abstract principles rather than sympathizing for a concrete living being. And fFor their sharp contrasts, I get evidences from 3 arguments, their different beliefs, different behaviours and different attitudes towards women.. First, let’s consider their respective inner beliefs. In Antigone’s heart, she firmly
Sophocles’(496-406) second most famous play Antigone contains many contrasts. According to G. M. Kirkwood, “A contrast between Antigone and Creon lies at the heart of the drama can be taken for granted” (118). In the story, Antigone wants to bury her brother, who fought bravely and died on the battlefield, but to do so would be to break the law since her brother fought on the side of Argos, the enemy of Thebes. Creon, her uncle, who has become king, represents the law. Although she cares for and respects her brother, her conscience will not let her disrespect her brother.
I never doubted for an instant that you would have put me to death.” (Anouilh, 45) This quote shows the general and “at-ease” way in which Antigone speaks about her death, showing how she has emotionally isolated herself so that her death would not bother her. Antigone’s strong belief in Divine Law results in her emotional isolation from her fiancé, Haemon, and the hopes and dreams that she once shared with him. Antigone says to Haemon, “If you please, Haemon, go now. It’s the only thing left that you can do for me if you still love me,” (Anouilh, 32) right after they finish talking about their dreams and excitement about getting married and having a son together. This quote shows that because Antigone “knows” she is going to die because of her strong belief in the Divine Law, she is
Antigone’s Attitude Antigone is a very out-going, caring, and stubborn girl. She wants to make the point to Creon that she cared more about her family than life itself by going against the law to bury her brother Polynices, twice. The reason why she buried him the second time didn’t change from the first time, she just added more to it. The main reason was because it was her brother and she wanted to make the point that family is more important to her that listening to the law. Showing that she’s a caring and loyal person when it came to family.
When Creon learns that Antigone has buried her brother, he becomes furious and sentences Antigone to death despite his son’s and Antigone’s fiancé pleading, as well as a warning from the prophet. But as the prophet for-told, the gods are on Antigone’s side and for Creon’s crime he loses his only son, Haemon and his wife. The begging of the play, Antigone has her sister, Isemen outside the city gates. Antigone is trying to get Ismene to help her bury their brother, Polyncies. But Ismene refuses to help her sister, fearing the death penalty installed by Creon.
Antigone is so determined to honour her brother, and equally certain that her path was the correct one that she believed that the punishment she would receive would ‘...not be any pain’ and would’ve been had she ‘...left [her] mother’s son lie there unburied.’ Antigone appeared to be unafraid of death, as she believed she lived in ‘...daily torment’ due to the inherited family “curse”. To Antigone, her death was unavoidable, and honourable thus she was able to bear the
For the Thebans, the newly enforced laws of Creon were expected to be abided by. Spiritually and intelligently speaking, Antigone re-evaluates Creon as she object’s to obey the ungodly and low-living laws. As an illustration, she addresses Creon by saying: “I did not think/anything which you proclaimed strong enough/to let a mortal override the gods/and their unwritten and unchanging laws” (lines 510-513). In regards to this evidence, Antigone suggests that the ignorant laws of Creon will never be as powerful as the precious promises of the heavenly gods. She continues to similarly say; the