Conflicting Values in Antigone
In the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have distinct conflicting values. Creon's regard for the laws of the city cause him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey the laws made by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious, state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, holds the belief 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 that he passes. His method of enforcing them is very strict. I strongly disagree with Creon, and agree with Antigone. In Antigone, Creon orders that Polynices is not to be buried because of his dishonor towards Thebes. Furthermore, if anyone is caught burying him they will be killed for disobeying his order. Creon's harsh punishment on those who disobey the law makes many fear
This statement shows that Antigone is not afraid of the consequences she faces from Creon. She cares more about doing what is right by the laws of the gods. Creon, being a new king, wants to prove his abilities as king. He is being harsh, so the people of Thebes will not think of him as a weak king. strong woman and does what she feels is right in her heart, not what others think is right. Antigone's reasoning to Creon for the burial of her brother is: Sophocles. "Antigone." The Bedford Introduction to Literature. 5th ed. Ed. Michael Meyer. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 1999. One example fear of Creon is Ismene's regard for Creon's laws. She tries to talk her sister out of burying their brother because of what could happen to her if Creon found out that she went against him. Ismene says, "Think what a death we'll [sic] die, the worst of all if we violate the laws and override the fixed decree of the throne , its power-we must
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