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Antigone

In the play "" by Sophocles, Creon and 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. , 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. ...

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him.
Ismene says "We must obey them.....I yield to those who have
authority"(5). Not only do the people of Thebes obey the laws of the
city because of their fear but because it is a shame to dishonor the
king. To go against the kings claim and dishonor the law is to die a
more shameful death then Antigone's mother and father(59-60). Antigone
does not want to let her brother be left without a proper burial. Her
belief is to show respect and love towards her brother she must bury
him. Her beliefs in "The sacred laws that Heaven holds in honor" are
far more important than those set by the king(Antigone 78). She feels
that the king cannot override her belief in the gods. Antigone feels
very strongly about burying her brother against Creon's orders. She
refused to back down from her opinion even when confronted by the king
and sentenced to death. Antigone reasoning is: "It was not Zeus who
published this decree,Nor have the powers who rule among the dead
Imposed such ...

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Added: 3/12/2008 03:27:18 AM
Category: English
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