The play begins with Antigone declaring her ego driven righteousness. She declares that she will abandon the (man made)law that states if a man shall "assault the gods of the city, (he will) be denied burial."(Barnet, Berman, Burto, Draya p.81) Through

She declares that she will die for her brother's honor, further asserting her own righteousness and denying herself any possible fault. Such an act is inherently defiant of the gods. She is essentially putting words into the mouths of the gods to protect her own image. This action is brutally unrighteous. Her punishment is death.

For your words are hateful. Leave me my foolish plan:

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Approximate Word count = 779
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)