Antigone

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The paper examines the central character, Antigone, from the play "Antigone" by Sophocles. The paper examines the ethical issue of power struggles and corruption that rise within Antigone, as she must strive to seek justice for her family. The paper shows how the feelings of loyalty, justice and the family unit are important aspects of Antigone's ethical values.

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"In the Greek tragedy Antigone, there is the theme of tragedy that reflects local tradition in obeying the laws of the land, but ultimately, Antigone must follow a more noble cause in using moral and ethical justice against Creon for displaying such ignoble against her dead brother, Polynices. Of course, Eteocles had broken the pact with his brother, Polynices, by refusing to share the throne and breaking the societal bond for family loyalty, which ends in their deaths. For Antigone, this is basis for her ethical role in the play, as she becomes the main barrier between family loyalty and Creon's (as well as her brothers') maniacal lust for power."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Sophocles. Antigone. 2 May. 2006. Malaspina University College. 2005. <http://www.mala.bc.ca/~johnstoi/sophocles/antigone.htm>

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