Antigone Makes A Good Leader

Those who show good leadership share qualities such as strong integrity, consideration of others, and the ability to lead by example. A good leader will know what’s wrong and what’s right. When leading others, they choose the option that is morally acceptable. A good leader has been taught what is right and wrong and doesn’t choose to do what’s wrong when leading others. A good leader thinks of others when making their decisions. They consider what will be best for the group when

Sophocles, a great tragedian, was the one who gave Greek tragedies their traditional form. An important part of traditional Greek tragedies is the presence of a tragic hero. All tragic heroes should have the characteristics of rank, a tragic flaw, a downfall, and a recognition of mistakes. The seemingly tragic hero is Antigone. She wants to bury her brother Polyneices even though this would be going against Creon, who is her uncle and the king. When Antigone buries Polyneices Creon sentences her to death because of it. In Antigone by Sophocles the tragic hero is not Antigone because she only meets the characteristic of a tragic flaw, hers being pride, but doesn 't meet the other three characteristics of a

Ismene once argued with her sister, “If in defiance of the law we cross a monarch 's will?--weak women, think of that, not framed by nature to contend with men” (Sophocles 49-68). Ismene did not realize then that she was speaking with of one of the greatest heroines and monarchs of modern feminism in all of literature. If any woman today dared utter the words above, they would face immediate contention from the herd of strong-willed females belonging to the 21st century. In Antigone, we see Antigone press forward with conviction in pursuit of justice and truth. She is met with great opposition, largely due to her gender. In the past 2500 years, society has evolved in monumental ways.

Antigone, a Greek a tragedy, is the third of the Three Theban Plays by Sophocles. Throughout the play, readers are introduced to few, but intriguing characters, one being the protagonist of the play, Antigone. Antigone is the tragic hero of Antigone; she presents recognition of the gods, exemplifies good virtues, and possess a fatal flaw, or hamartia. A tragic hero is a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat.

To Antigone, the “greater good” went beyond just simply doing what she thought was right for others and not herself, but rather acting upon what she believed was expected of her from the gods. When Creon issued the order that her brother would not be buried because he was a “traitor”, Antigone knew the consequences that would befall her and her family if she did not complete the proper burial that the gods desired. She felt as if Creon had overstepped spiritual jurisdiction, and she chose to act upon godly authority before earthly desires. Antigone demonstrated the “greater good” by sacrificing her life in order to please a higher

In order to fulfill the requirements of a tragic hero, a hero or a heroine must have certain characteristics. For example, they are required to be a member of royalty, be neither completely good nor completely bad, they have to be responsible for their own downfall due to a hamartia and lastly they need to realize their mistakes and accept their consequences. In Antigone, there are two main characters that fit the criteria of a tragic hero, but only the protagonist, Antigone meets all of the conditions.

In Homer's the Odyssey, Odysseus shows that he has the characteristics of an effective leader by being brave against the gods and the cyclops and by doing this he inspires his crew, and pushing through the hardships, like the cyclops and the gods declining him access to make it home along with Penelope testing his mind after the massacre of the suitors. Also, he is very manipulative and able to trick his enemies to find his way home. So in my opinion this sets a great example for being an effective leader like Odysseus.

Sophocles’ purpose for writing about leadership in Antigone was to demonstrate that as a leader they must know what their true values, as well as, when to prioritize them, because they need to do what they think is best for the city. This is shown when Greon is introducing himself as the one who possesses the throne and the power along with it. He explains how you cannot know a man completely until the experience and what his standards are such as not putting a friend

Leadership is a trait that has been around for centuries. There are good leaders, and bad leaders. Antigone explores the power that a leader has to have certain character traits to be an effective leader. In Antigone, Sophocles portrays Creon to be an ineffective leader because he is stubborn and does not listen to anyone’s advice, impulsive, and tyrannical.

“You will remember what things I suffer,and at what men's hands,because I would not transgress the laws of heaven.Come:let us wait no longer.” (Antigone)

What qualities determine if someone is a leader? I consider myself a leader not because of superior grades or high intellect but because I try to lend a helping hand whenever possible. I set an example for my peers by devoting myself to the school and offering my time for the benefits of others.

Many things can make or break a leader. Whether it's your mom, dad, teacher, or coach, they all share similar qualities that make us classify them as leaders in the first place. Leaders, such as Odysseus, can be confident and brave, but having a brain poisoned with selfishness and taking advantage of your followers can alter people's opinions on them. Leadership is not controlling, but it is helping people achieve a goal as a whole.

The character that has taught me most about how to be an effective leader is Creon, king of Thebes, from the play Antigone. Unfortunately, it wasn’t because of his outstanding and effective leadership qualities that offered me insight, but rather it was the skills in which he lacked as a leader. Such as, compassion, understanding, communication, and humility, just to name a few. His character helped me identify and think more in-depth about the most important attributes an effective leader should own.

In the drama Antigone, Sophocles considers the source of authority and power in society. When King Creon makes a law that forbids the burial of Antigone's brother, Polynices, she ignores the king’s authority, risks her life, and buries her brother out of loyalty to the gods. The situation leads to a conflict among the people of Thebes, Antigone, and Haemon. They must decide where their loyalty lies, and whose authority should take precedence, that of the king or that of the gods. While a number of views about the role of authority and power are expressed through characters such as Creon, Antigone, and Haemon, the drama seems to support the view that authority does not rest only with one person.

Heroism identifies itself as different interpretations depending on individual opinion. In the play Antigone by Jean Anouilh the hero is Antigone. Antigone displays her loyalty to her family and religious duty. Antigone not only stands up against the great power and authority of Creon, but she also stands up for the nation of France. Antigone was released during world war two. Therefore, Anouilh objective was to shine a light on the heroes in the country of France who stood up against Germany. Antigone represents the French resistance fighters, fighting against Germany(Creon). Anouilh decided the play Oedipus the King by Sophocles would be his play he would be similar structure his play after to create the aspect of shining a light on the