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Sophocles?s ?Antigone?, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of prophecy in Sophocles?s ?Antigone?.
1,595 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that, in ?Antigone?, prophecy solely exists to foretell doom and destruction, and a seer never appears to offer good news. The author points out that prophecy serves primarily as an alarm mechanism, alerting the main characters that their actions and their pride are leading to some inevitable, horrible downfall. The paper relates that other characters, in addition to Tiresias, possess some insight into the future, even those not called to the role of prophet; Creon?s son, Haemon, foretells his own death.
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"Although Oedipus?s family suffers from their father?s curse, Antigone?s willingness to obey the gods over her king exhibits the kind of spiritual courage that can alter the course of the future. Antigone?s actions bring destruction upon Thebes, but they also serve as a wake-up call to all that is wrong with the quality of leadership in the state. Her actions were not predicted; the role of prophecy in "Antigone" affects Creon more than it does the title character. Antigone is only affected by the presaged, doomed fate of her father."
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Sophocles?s and Thoreau, 2004.
This paper discusses the theme of civil obedience in Sophocles?s ?Antigone? and Thoreau?s ?On the Duty of Civil Disobedience?.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that ?Antigone? and ?On the Duty of Civil Disobedience? share a common theme that civil disobedience is valid and agreeable for individuals to conduct because the moral law and the conscience take precedence in a human?s priority over legal laws imposed by ?mortals? only. The author points out that the function of literature as the mirror of the society is illustrated effectively in the most popular and well-known literary work of Sophocles, the play ?Antigone?. The paper relates that Henry David Thoreau?s discourse on the nature of government and its functions and dysfunctions in the society is discussed thoroughly in ?On the Duty of Civil Disobedience?.
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"People do not only experience governments and the political state of societies, because political institutions are also illustrated and mirrored effectively through literature. Although considered an art form, literature also provides people with insights and subjective reflections of individuals about specific issues that the author deems important not only for him/her, but also for the society s/he lives in. More than anything, literature is an effective medium through which irregularities and conflicts that happen between the government and society or individual is reflected and informed to other people as an issue of public interest."
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Sophocles' "Antigone", 2008.
This paper discusses the conflict which arises between Antigone and Creon in Sophocles' "Antigone".
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This paper explains that Sophocles'"Antigone" presents the trials and tribulations of one of Oedipus' daughters, Antigone, as she attempts to fulfill the obligations she feels towards the shattered family. The author points out that the conflict between Antigone and Creon is a conflict of perceptions. The paper relates that Creon believes that one's highest duty is to respect the rules, which govern citizenship, thus complying with all city laws and edicts irrespective of personal opinions and moral codes. The author stress that, Antigone, on the other hand, within the context of her moral code, believes that the laws of a state should be compliant with divine laws. The paper states that, since Antigone thinks that Creon's edict is deemed incongruous with divine law and disrespectful of blood ties, Antigone believes that obedience towards Creon's laws would be immoral and wrong so she disobeys them at the cost of her own life.
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"Creon considers it unconscionable that someone would put their duties as a family member ahead of their duties as a citizen. "And a man who thinks more highly of a friend than of his country, well, he means nothing to me." A person who is capable of valuing his own family members over his fellow citizens has no worth as a citizen, which is the only measure of any significance as far as Creon is concerned. In his eyes, it is precisely our existence as good citizens that give value to our lives. As Howenstein explains, according to Creon, ruling is grounded in the incontestable power of the sovereign and the absolute subservience of his people."
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Sophocles?s "Antigone", 2004.
Analysis of the main characters, Antigone and Ismene, in Sophocles's story, "Antigone".
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This paper looks at how Sophocles depicts the sharply contrasting female characters in his story, "Antigone", by creating a situation where both the characters have identical interests and must deal with the same life challenges. The paper analyzes and compares the responses of each sister to the difficult life situation imposed upon her and describes their characters based upon this analysis.
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"Sophocles? Antigone is a story that has several strong characters, each set up cleverly in order to demonstrate the role that personality traits and the strength of conviction in ideals plays in determining individual decisions. Thus, if Creon?s son Haemon serves as a contrast of wisdom to his own display of pride and arrogance, Antigone?s sister Ismene acts as a foil in defining Antigone?s character and strength of conviction in her ideals."
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Sophocles' "Antigone", 2005.
This paper evaluates if the protagonist Antigone in Sophocles' "Antigone" meets Aristotle's criteria for a tragic hero.
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This paper relates that, while in some ways Antigone does not fit the Aristotelian definition of the tragic hero, in other ways she does. The author points out that, for this reason, some critics believe that Creon is the tragic hero in this play, though the issue remains unresolved and the discussion continues. The paper states that Aristotle's dramatic theory states that a tragic hero must be an important person with a character flaw, which causes him to make a great mistake leading to tremendous suffering and a fall from his high status.
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"Antigone is the central figure in Sophocles' play of that name, making her the tragic heroine of the piece. In some ways, though, Antigone does not fit the Aristotelian definition of the tragic her, while in other ways she does. Raymond Williams indicates that there is something definite that can be considered tragic, differentiating it from other experiences: "Certain events and responses are tragic, and others are not" (Williams 14). In shaping his dramatic theory, Aristotle surveyed the drama of his time and developed certain concepts regarding the nature of the tragic hero. The tragic hero must be an important person with a character flaw that causes him to make a great mistake leading to tremendous suffering and a fall from his high status."
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Sophocles' "Antigone", 2005.
This paper discusses the roles of the Greek chorus in Sophocles' "Antigone".
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This paper explains that the roles of the Greek Chorus in Sophocles' "Antigone" are its technical functions as the logical division of the play into sequential parts and as the representation of the characters and the Chorus' own role as an autonomous entity in the plot of the play. The author explains that the Chorus as a character in the play appears as a single entity, thus using the first person singular body, "I", and acts as a lyrical commentator. The paper relates that the Chorus creates the connection between Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone".
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"The typical technical characteristics of the Greek Chorus are generally maintained in Antigone. The Chorus sings as it enters onto the stage--the parodos--shortly after the first scene and unfolds the exposition of the play, i.e., the events that took place before the time of the play itself. In the exposition of Antigone [704-706, lines 117-179], the Chorus tells us about the great war of "the seven against Thebes" and, by that, provides the missing details such as the cause of death of Antigone's brother, the general atmosphere in the city (the aftermath), and the reasons that back and nourish Creon's unquestionable leadership as well as his blasphemous acts."
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Sophocles' "Antigone", 2005.
This paper discusses that the character Ismene in Sophocles' "Antigone" is the ideal representation of the mainstream view of women in early Greece.
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This paper explains that the character Ismene in Sophocles' "Antigone"
believed that men were superior to women, and women should therefore make no attempt to oppose any man. The author points out that her actions are in opposition to the beliefs of her sister Antigone and her father Oedipus; instead, she has selects to abide by the beliefs of two people who are of little or no significance to her, Creon and Pericles. The paper stresses that Oedipus does not agree with his society and his daughter's concept of women's inferiority to men; his words contrast their beliefs by putting a woman on the same level as him, a man.
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"In this play, Creon has become Oedipus's successor and has now been corrupted by his power as tyrant. The character of Creon in Antigone believes that women are inferior to men. He believes that under no circumstances should women behave in a way that challenges the superiority of a male. He presents this belief when speaking to his son Haemon. In the conversation between the two, Creon stated, "If we fall, better a man should take us down. Never say that a woman bested us.""
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"Antigone" by Sophocles, 2006.
A review of the play "Antigone", written by Sophocles in 442 BCE.
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This paper studies the Sophocles play "Antigone" from 442 BCE. The author explores the play's dialogue, which is checkered with metaphors, similes and analogies, as was common for many works of Greek literature and mythology. In particular, the paper looks beyond the play's main storyline to its universal messages about life, people, beliefs and fate.
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"In the early part of the play, Antigone and her sister, Ismene, are discussing a burial for their brother Polyneices. During this discussion Ismene is astounded that Antigone would even consider defying Creon's edict and performing burial rites for Polyneices. To her sister's refusal to be involved in such a deed, Antigone responds by declaring she will obey the gods before she will obey the earthly rule of Creon. The gods have allowed for a respectful burial of the dead regardless of earthly mandates, and by burying the dead you honor the gods."
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"Antigone" by Sophocles, 2005.
This paper is about the play "Antigone" by Sophocles.
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This paper discusses the play "Antigone" by Sophocles. It is not a plot summary; instead it examines one of the central themes, the relative importance of divine law and man's laws. The paper also discusses the consequences of arbitrary laws.
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"According to an essay by Frederick Kluth on his website, the action of the play begins with Antigone asking her sister Ismene to help her bury their brother Creon. The king of Thebes has announced his decision to outlaw the burial of Polynices because he is a traitor and an enemy. Ismene is afraid of King Creon and refuses so Antigone goes herself to bury Polynices."
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Family vs. State in Sophocles' "Antigone", 2002.
An analysis of the characters in Sophocles' "Antigone".
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The paper analyzes the play "Antigone" by ancient Greek writer and poet, Sophocles. The paper argues the position that the play emphasizes the meaning of family over the meaning of state, which are represented in the characters of Creon and Antigone.
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"With multiple perspectives on the matter, even the Chorus of the play shows partiality to the oikos as well. After Antigone speaks of her imminent death, the Chrous replies by saying, ?And so you go with honor and praise below to the caverns of the dead; no sickness wasted you away, you do not pay the wages of the sword, but will go to death a law unto yourself? (795). The Chorus raises up honor and praises to Antigone for her support of the oikos, confirming that the Chorus does indeed support Antigone?s decisions. Shortly after, the Chorus once again raises the idea that the legacy of Antigone?s oikos may be the reason for her sorrow by saying, ??great has been your fall. Perhaps you are paying the price of your father?s sin? (825). Sophocles is employing yet another tool to associate the play with the importance of family."
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Sophocles' Antigone and Jean Anouilh's Remake, 2002.
This paper discusses Sophocles' Antigone and Jean Anouilh's remake of the Greek tragedy.
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The paper shows that Anouilh's remake subordinated the themes connected to the duty to the divine -- which were so integral to Greek culture. Remaking the play in the context of World War II France, Anouilh focused more on the issues of integrity and political freedom. Disinterested in the notion of human rebellion again divine principle (which was Sophocles' preoccupation), Anouilh focused on the heroism of individual courage.
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Sophocles and "Antigone", 2001.
A discussion of the use and role of mythology in Ancient Greece with emphasis on Sophocles a Greek dramatist, and a discussion of his play "Antigone."
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An analysis of the use of mythology by Sophocles. The author discusses the use of myths in Ancient Greece to define gods and their laws, showing the terrible consequences of disobeying them and forming the structure of society and politics. The author discusses Sophocles, a Greek dramatist and his use of myths and religious rituals. Included is an analysis of Sophocles' play "Antigone".
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"Unlike his contemporaries, Sophocles based his tragedies on human actions and reactions, rather than on divine influence. He does not, however, ignore the gods or say they do not play a role. He uses them to show the human limits and possibilities. The Sophoclean gods thus are placed in the background of the plot, influencing it but not interfering in the course of action Greek dramatists often based their plots on myths, which are believed to reflect the national identity and various historic periods. Besides serving as lyric entertainment stories, myths were used to persuade and enlighten citizens in matters of politics, religion, and customary rituals (Bremmer, 58)."
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Sophocles' "Antigone", 2002.
An analysis of the characters of Sophocles' ancient play "Antigone".
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This paper examines the characters of Antigone and Creon and discusses how they embody the two sides of a conflict that raises important questions about the precedence of duty to the Gods and to the State. It shows how the play is one in which the public and private realms clash. The focus of the paper is on how these characters represent these realms and how they are finally united.
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"The entry of the Chorus establishes it as the reflection of the attitude of the populace. The first speech is a hymn to the recent victory in which the city repelled the attack by Polyneices and the Chorus is triumphant and sure of the city's continued good fortune. It is the voice of the city that praises the gods for delivering them from Polyneices' attack and displays the anger the people felt toward him. As Polyneices stood over the city prepared for victory Zeus, "who hates the most / the boasts of a great tongue . . . struck him down with hurled fire, / as he strove to raise the victory cry" (143-48). The Chorus, like the rest of the city, now sees the moment as one for celebration and wonders, as Creon approaches, what he wishes to propose. Creon's announcement of his vengeful plan toward Polyneices' body raises no overt objection from the Chorus. But, as Gellie notes, there is considerable visceral reaction to his edict. Although this procedure may have had "support in Greek law and in war-time practice" Sophocles stresses the "physical nastiness" of leaving bodies exposed and, political or religious concerns aside, "we are made to feel in our stomachs that this is no way to treat the body of a human being" (Gellie 33). "
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"Antigone" by Sophocles, 2000.
An examination of the the moral decision of Antigone to bury her dead brother against the legal decree of King Creon.
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This study will examine the moral decision of Antigone, in Sophocles' play Antigone, to bury her dead brother against the legal decree of Creon, the King of Thebes. Antigone grants that her brother Polyneices has indeed broken the law by trying to take over Thebes (the reason that Creon wants to disallow his burial), but Antigone argues that there is a higher law than the legal code, a higher law which is based on the sacred tie of blood relations. She argues that the gods support her in her effort to bury her brother.
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"This study will examine the moral decision of Antigone, in Sophocles' play Antigone, to bury her dead brother against the legal decree of Creon, the King of Thebes. Antigone grants that her brother Polyneices has indeed broken the law by trying to take over Thebes (the reason that Creon wants to disallow his burial), but Antigone argues that there is a higher law than the legal code, a higher law which is based on the sacred tie of blood relations. She argues that the gods support her in her effort to bury her brother. The decision may cost her her life, but she is determined to do everything she can to follow and abide by what she sees as a higher moral calling. After an examination of the decision itself, this study will apply the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant and Jeremy Bentham to that decision."
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"Antigone" by Sophocles, 2002.
An analysis.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper on "Antigone" by Sophocles relates the characters in contrasts to the violence that takes place.
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