distinct conflicting values. Creon's regard for the laws of the city

causes him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey

the laws set forth by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious,

state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, hold the beliefs of the

gods in high reverence. She feels that the laws of the gods should be

obeyed above all others, especially when in respect to family. Creon

has a very strong opinion about the laws of the city and the laws

passed by him. His method of enforcing them is very strict. In

"Antigone" Creon orders that Polyneices will not be buried because of

his dishonor towards Thebes. Furthermore, if anyone is caught burying

him they will be killed for disobeying his order. Polonieces is

Antigone's brother. He is being punished because he attacked Thebes

and betrayed Creon and the people of Thebes. Creon's harsh punishment

on those who disobey the law makes many fear him and dare not to go

against him. One example is Ismene's regard for Creon's laws. She

tries to talk her sister out of burying her brothe

hand, Creon's concern is his city and its greatness.

have found another; Another son from him if I had lost A son. But

before the gods after she had disobeyed them because of a decree made

people of Thebes don't take him for an easy king and other problems

published this decree,Nor have the powers who rule among the dead

and sentenced to death. Antigone reasoning is: "It was not Zeus who

also wants Thebes to be a great city. Antigone and Creon have

decree of yours- A man-could override the laws of Heaven Unwritten and

by a mortal king(458-459). The loss of a brother is greater to

son, or lost a husband, Never would I have ventured such an act

very strongly about burying her brother against Creon's orders. She

since my mother and father Have both gone to the grave, there can be

could happen to her if Creon found out that she went against him.

different ideas of what is right and what is wrong. However one cannot

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Approximate Word count = 793
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)