Eteocles

A government plays a major key role in how a society is maintained over periods of time. In most countries, including the United States, there will be certain civilians who will not agree to specific laws and policies. As a result, protests can form and may even lead to revolutions. Instability and corruption lies within many governments in previous historical records and is still creating turmoil among countries today. Although it is the responsibility of a citizen to abide to the laws and…

Antigone: a tragic tale “There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; no wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, and proud men in old age learn to be wise.” This quote is one that is representative of many tragic tales, in which a great lesson is learned too late for it to be put into use. Tragedies are known to be found frequently in Greek plays. One of the most famous Greek playwrights, Sophocles, still has surviving texts that remain in print today. Sophocles…

above all else and her inclination to protect and care for her family. Opposedly, King Creon 's actions stem from a need to maintain political stability in the kingdom of Thebes which has just suffered a trauma in the civil war between Polyneices and Eteocles, Antigone 's brothers. Though initially Antigone exhibits signs of wanting to die for her pure belief in her principles of the gods and her loyalty to her family, her desire transcends into an obsession for martyrdom fueled by a great…

morals and reflects their character. In Sophocles ' Antigone, Antigone is faced with a choice that tests her morals versus her loyalty to the King. After the death of both her brothers by each other 's hands, Creon, the King, decides that only Eteocles, the brother that fought to save Thebes, could have a proper burial. He stated that Polynices, the brother that rebelled against Thebes, was to be left unburied to be eaten by animals. Feeling as though both of her brothers should receive a…

Sophocles, the Greek author of Antigone, used his work to relay messages about the many issues implanted within society. In his play Antigone, the tragic heroine faces the consequences of defying the law. She goes against her uncle, the king, and questions his authorities. Throughout the text, the reader is exposed to many different situations in which Antigone tries to justify and defend what she did. In the play Antigone, Sophocles uses the characters and the plot to show the consequences of…

Creon decrees Polyneices not be buried with military honors. Even though Polyneices fought the same war, for the same just reasons as Eteocles, they are not treated to be equal. This was one of Creon’s first signs of arrogance. When Creon finds out that Antigone tried to bury Polyneices, his temper is out of control and all he sentences her to death. The Sentry tries to get Creon to think…

character, King Creon. Creon took the throne of Thebes after Oedipus’ two sons killed each other over who would rule Thebes after the passing of Oedipus. When the play first introduces Creon, he is but a simple leader who orders for the burial of Eteocles, but leaves Polynices body out in the open. As the play furthers, Creon’s selflessness appears and then completely takes over the character by the end of the…

The definition of a tragedy in Greek writing is “a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character”. Antigone, a play written by Sophocles is a tragedy of wicked justice and brave rebellion, a reflection of the mind. Each character represents a different facet of the human persona. Some hold onto their beliefs with pride and stubbornness that cuts deep within their heart without any consideration of others, some have…

must be done be a king when kingdom comes…” “Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man…” These lines from Aloe Blacc’s, “I’m the Man” remind of Creon in many ways. One way it fits Creon is because he has to become king of Thebes after Polyneices and Eteocles kill each other. Another reason it reminds me of him is also the cocky attitude he has because he wants everyone to know who’s in charge. When it says, “ It’s time to do what must be done…” reminds me of something Creon would say when he was…

practiced in the religious doctrine; however, Antigone opposes her uncle’s order and buries her brother. Antigone’s determination and loyalty to her brother is caught between obeying the law of the gods or disobeying the law of the man. Creon argues that Eteocles perished in the fight to save their city, but…