society 2
Almost every society begins with the simple foundations of the family, as well as a foundation of some type of Supreme Being. The faithful, honest followers do not cause the problems in society. People who no longer agree with the original way of things cause the problems in society. As slow changes and alterations begin to occur, years later the primary foundation begins to diminish. Due to confusion, corruption, laziness, knowledge, or lack of, comes the downfall of any society, or family for that matter. The family structure has stood the test of time with few downfalls, whereas no city, county, or government ever has stood the test of time. Teiresiaus is a prophet who consults the gods and gives advice to leaders. Teiresiaus tells Kreon he loves to have everything his way regardless of right and wrong (62). This issue of right and wrong is a timeless issue. Kreon did not seem to have any inner conflict while making the decision to sentence Antigone to death. After the decision was made that was when the inner conflict started to occur. Koryphaios tells Kreon that he ha
The illusion of the "wrong" way is much more fun and easier. Questioning conventional ways lead to "wrong" behavior. This brings about change, which leads to corruption if in the wrong hands. Strepsiades tried to undermine the laws and lost in the end (102). He tried to undermine the laws of the city, while his son tried to undermine the laws of the family, by beating his father. The danger in having a corrupt family life is that it continues through the generations. A corrupt family eventually leads to a corrupt society, which leads to the downfall of cities. s never seen Teiresias lie, or be incorrect in his visions (63). Kreon disregarded advice from someone wiser, and who had contact with the gods. This was very stupid. "Kreon has shown there is no greater evil than men's failure to consult and to consider" (69). Because of his failure to consider how he may make others feel he has corrupted his kingdom, his family, and his life.
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Approximate Word count = 736
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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