kes a lot of courage and strength to do something that people would notice, to be an individual. Sophocles develops a character in his play "Antigone" that is the definition of brave and courageous. Her name is Antigone. She is an individual be

dy knew about the consequences when she buried her brother. Despite this fact, Antigone is looked upon as a heroine. She is an unusual female throughout this play because she stands up against males and sticks to what she believes in. She is not easily scared by Creon's threats or the consequences. Anyone who is willing to die for their beliefs has strength and courage. And I admire that, because I know that I, myself, would not go through with something given that the penalty would be death. I do not have that kind of conviction, but Antigone does, and that is why she is considered a heroine.

hat he does not show humiliation. Towards the end of the play, after learning that he will push his son and niece to their deaths, Creon recoils himself and steps back from his leadership role. At the time when he needs to become passionate and morally responsible, he is able to do that. "It's hard to swallow my pride, but I will. Only an idiot tries to fight with fate....I buried her, I will set her free myself" (838-839, 843-844). Creon's character displays the typical leadership qualities that any principal needs to have to be considered a good leader. You pause behind a shelf that contains the candy bars. You are trying to figure out a way that you can surprise the man without letting him know you are there. Looking around, you see a young man lying next to you. He looks up at you and pleads with his eyes for you not to do anything. The look makes you have second thoughts. What are you doing? You're playing with a gift, with life, that can be taken away as quickly as it was !

her beliefs, Antigone not only shows her strength and courage, but also her commitment to her family. Family is very important to Antigone, especially since the death of her father and mother. And now that her two brothers are dead, all that is left is her sister. "Sister, remember what happened to our father! ...Think about the fact that we're all that's left of our family" (41, 46-47). The fact that Antigone is now alone with her sister only makes her desire to honor her family even stronger. She has a very passionate spirit that cannot and will not be crushed by man's law or the consequences. Antigone posses an ability that enables her to follow her heart and that makes her a very strong and able character. You decide to be brave and courageous and to stop the gunman before he can hurt anyone. You realize how dangerous guns can be and the corollary of being shot. The thought that you could be hurt or even die from your actions crosses through you mind. But you feel as if you!

given. But you've already come this far. Turning back now would look bad and damage your pride. So, you continue on, full of self-assurance and pride. You jump out into the clearing and plan to tackle the guy. But before you can jump the guy, he swivels around and fires. You're blown backwards, hit by something so powerful that it knocks you down. Suddenly, everything looks dim and you realize that you can't breathe. Feeling your chest, you lift your hand to see dripping blood. Regret fills your thoughts before you fall into unconsciousness. Like Anti

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