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antigone
Title: antigone
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 1187 | Pages: 5.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
antigone
The Brutality of Creon
Vs.
The Admirability of Antigone
Many critics feel that in the play “Antigone” by Sophocles, there are two characters that can be considered the tragic hero. Antigone and Creon both display many characteristics that would label them the tragic hero. Creon’s actions are against the will of the gods, and this is why he cannot be the tragic hero of Antigone. In his literary criticism of the play, Brian Vickers …showed first 75 words of 1187 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1187 total…illustrates how deep her love is for her brother. It also shows us that although she defied the laws of Creon, it was only in an effort to please the gods. During this time period pleasing the gods was considered the most important aspect of life. Antigone is in support of hr own actions. In burying her brother Polyneices she entrusts that she is doing what the gods want, contrary to the beliefs of Creon.
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