Antigone
In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have 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 brother because
very strongly about burying her brother against Creon's orders. She king because Thebes is important to him. He wants to be respected. He have found another; Another son from him if I had lost A son. But decree of yours- A man-could override the laws of Heaven Unwritten and son, or lost a husband, Never would I have ventured such an act him. Her beliefs in "The sacred laws that Heaven holds in honor" are
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Approximate Word count = 785
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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