Lack Of Power In Antigone

Taking control of people,making yourself benefit, forcing yourself to the top, when power gets into the wrong hands none is safe. The more power someone gets, the more likely it will corrupt them. Power is mainly used in selfish and negative ways.

It is often imagined that Antigone’s actions cause a social change in the society of Thebes; the citizens of Thebes are against Creon’s ideas and side with Antigone. While some may believe that Antigone’s actions cause a social change in the society, ultimately there is no revolution because no one else besides Antigone and her fiancé, Haemon directly stand up to Creon. When Haemon is talking to his father, Creon, he says “I would not dream of criticizing yours or saying you were wrong, even if I could. But other men can reason rightly”(Sophocles 15). This shows how other men in the city of Thebes side with Haemon and think Creon’s punishment for Antigone is wrong. Many may say that because other citizens side with Antigone, there is a social change. While it is true that there are several citizens who side with Antigone, ultimately there

Haemon (King Creon's son, pleading for the life of his fiancee and Creon's niece, Antigone, who has violated the king's law: "A State for one man is no State at all." The heart of the tragedy lies in Antigone's free admission that she committed the act she buried her brother's body in disobedience of King Creon's edict that the body was to remain untouched.

People who have power can have negative effects on others because they can be intolerant and dangerous. Power may seem like a good thing, but I can promise you it’s not.

Creon ruled with an iron fist which caused chaos and rebellion rather than order and peace. Above all, Creon valued the rule of law, believing that his opinion was the upmost authority on such matters and that being the king his views could not be opposed. Even Haemon, Creon’s cherished son, could not sway him with logic and was instead thrust aside. Rather than face his folly Creon charged forward with

Power is a negative concept that turns people against each other if power is used in a wrong way.

People that are seduced by hate and darkness, that have power, use their power in dark, negative, vindictive ways. Power can have a negative effect on others when people use it in a controlling or dictating way. Power can influence people in a negative way. When people are influenced by this negativity it turns them into dictators. These dictators use their power to force people, under their rule, to do their bidding.

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up”- Babe Ruth. People can be given to much power or they can take it but the people that never give up will always have more power than those who do give up. Power is negative towards people because it makes them feel like they're better than everyone. Such as, King Creon in Antigone, and Genghis Khan.

In Sophocles’s Story Antigone, the protagonist, Antigone has just learned that her two brothers have been killed in battle. One of them (Eteocles) received full military honors, and another (Polynesis) was named a traitor and was left to rot. Antigone wishes to bury her dead brother, despite Creon’s law, and the social norm of women being seen as property. Creon is insensitive, power abusive, and a leader who is naive about the obvious truth. These three deadly attributes are a recipe for disaster, and result in the destruction of the royal family, and his favor with the Gods.

The way a society is run and how things are enforced also can cause negative feelings towards power. It can cause many to rebel if they feel that a leader has too much control, and it can also make people covet and desire such strength leaders have. In Julius Caesar, Cassius

Sophocles’s Antigone depicts the clash of an unstoppable force and an unmovable object. The two main characters disagree rather vehemently over the issue of Polyneices burial, and neither is willing to compromise. Dean Kozol expanded on this in her lecture by saying, “Antigone’s power lies in her refusal to listen to anyone but her own conscience.” This is certainly true; not once does she waver or regret her decision. She practically disowns her sister for refusing to help her bury Polyneices, and holds her ground when Creon questions her actions. She takes her resolution to her grave, and that can definitely be considered a form of power.

Power is like a virus, once it gets to one’s head, they’re corrupt. In Sophocles’ Antigone, both of Antigone’s brothers killed each other at war for the throne of Thebes. Creon, the new king, only honors and buries one, Eteocles. Creon bans anyone from burying the other brother, Polyneices but Antigone decides that she will in order to honor her brother. Creon gives two speeches, one about how he’s going to rule and how he forbids anyone from burying Polyneices, and another about bribery and how money corrupts people. He says that money is the reason someone has betrayed him by burying Polyneices. In Antigone, Sophocles uses the characterization of Creon to reveal the negative effects in the development of power.

In the beginning of Antigone, Creon and his people firmly believe in the power of his authority and his leadership of the city of Thebes. When Creon argues with his son Haemon, he tells him “that man the city places in authority, his orders must be obeyed,” so much that “whoever places a friend above the good of his own country, he is nothing” (748-750, 203-204). The citizens place Creon in authority, so he urges his people to obey his edicts and orders because their compliance is essential to his position. In his opinion, authority is the most meaningful entity in Greek life, regardless of friendship or family ties. For example, even though Antigone is his son’s fiancée, Creon refuses to absolve her of her crimes because in his eyes, no one should be exempt from the law. The city-state agrees with Creon, illustrated when the chorus sings, “When he weaves in the laws of the

The abuse of power is a rampant problem in our world today and has plagued society since the dawn of government. In Antigone by Sophocles, this issue is a prominent theme. One of the main characters, Creon, rules over the people of Thebes, but does so selfishly and unjustly. These same actions can be seen in our modern world by those in authority. Creon’s abuse of power is reflected in today’s governments through law-making, punishments, and the removal of opposing perspectives.

Power and truth play different but equal roles in maintaining control in a nation. Modern societies create regimes of truth that are enforced by power structures such as government, discipline and laws. When it comes to power, the government, queen or dictator is in charge. They tell their citizens what the main expectations are and how to abide by them. Nevertheless, the government should uphold fairness and not abuse its power unless it is necessary. Power is something that is earned; it is not something that is granted by default. The proper qualities, such as integrity, assertiveness and truth, in government or person can benefit its leadership skill set. Sometimes truth can be manipulated by the government to influence its people so