A Losing Role
In Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” the protagonist can be easily mistaken. Many readers might think Antigone is the protagonist of the drama, but others may argue that Creon may be the leading character and protagonist. Both obviously have the traits of a hero or heroin. Many different aspects throughout the drama can easily persuade the reader one way or another. Antigone is a young woman in a male society who tries to break the law set by Creon, the king of Thebes, by providing a proper burial for her dead brother. Her attitude towards the laws set and her rebellion against them is what causes Antigone to face death. The decisions she makes throughout Sophocles’ drama can easily show that she is the protagonist. The reader may also assume Antigone is the protagonist merely by reading the title of the drama. When she chooses not to accept the new law set forth by th
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Approximate Word count = 585
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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