Theme Of Recklessness In Antigone

In the dialogue between Creon and Antigone she also defends herself when he questions her as to why an enemy should be honored. She responds by saying she loved her brothers and her family, and they are not her enemies. Creon also asked Antigone why she was the only one defying him. She answers him by saying that there are many others who do not speak out because they fear him. (lines 508-509) Antigone offers one last argument in stating that she loves her family and will welcome death because she

Moreover, Antigone’s ability to follow her own beliefs results into the heroicness and tragic death of Antigone. Antigone is from a royal family and has the power to do what she believes in. She believes in following traditions and exercises that power when she says, “I will bury him, and if I must die, I say that the crime is holy: I shall lie down With him in death, and I shall be as dear To him as he to me” (694). Antigone follows her beliefs in following tradition and by doing what she feels is best. Antigone does this because she knows she is doing the right thing and knows that she will be repaid in some way. Furthermore, Antigone justifies her actions by telling the reasons that motivated her to do it to King Creon. She refuses to give in to the beliefs of King Creon and continues to think her own separate way. Antigone takes a stand to Creon when she says, “ Think Death less than a friend? This death of mine Is of no importance, but if I had left my brother Lying in death unburied, I should have suffered. Now I do not. You smile at me. Ah Creon , Think me a fool, if you like, but it may well be That a fool convicts me of folly” (709). Antigone believes what she is doing is correct and proves that to Creon , but he is still not convinced. It is important for Antigone to do what she believes is so that she will be pleased and satisfied with the outcome. Antigone’s ability to pursue her goals and to what she wants

Even though Antigone exhibits a blamable pride and a hunger for glory, her disobedience is less serious than those of Creon. It is evident that Antigone’s actions are driven by a love for her brother, and a desire to please the gods. While Creon’s actions are

Antigone’s determination did not allow her be afraid to face Creon, instead she was courageous when he asked her “I am here to say no to you and die.” (A. 50). Also, Antigone’s determination is what is allowing her to believe that she has done the correct action even if others do not think so or think of her as a foolish woman as she states “think me a fool if you like; but it may well be that a fool convicts me of folly.” (A.49). Although Antigone did not obey Creon’s decree, she was very positive that she would not be called guilty as a traitor since she firmly stated that “no one will ever convict me for a traitor.” (A. 47). Throughout all of this, she remained courageous and determined so in the end she successfully reaches her goal in burying her brother’s body.

“Then why delay? There’s nothing in your words that I enjoy—may that always be the case! And what I say displeases you as much. But where could I gain greater glory than setting my own brother in his grave? All those here would confirm this pleases them if their lips weren’t sealed by fear—being king, which offers all sorts of various benefits, means you can talk and act just as you wish.” (567-575) The way Antigone acts, what she says and what she thinks contrasts with Creon to the point where they had a major conflict. These conflicting motivations cause Creon to show a different side of himself, the new characteristics that were highlighted in Creon were anger, violence, and self-importance.

Like Creon, Antigone also never falters in standing up for what she believes in. Although Creon fights for stubborn pride, Antigone is trying to promote what is right and shows her higher reverence for God’s law rather than for Creon’s laws. In the eyes of the townspeople, Chorus, Choragos, and Haimon, Antigone is sacrificing herself to give her brother Polyneices the rightful honors due to the dead. Many side with this brave, honorable girl because she would rather suffer persecution and even death rather than give into Creon’s illogical demands. In the play, the chorus says about her, “You have made your choice, Your death is the doing of your conscious hand”. Antigone knew of the consequences before she acted and in doing so she chose her fate. At the time, she pleaded her sister Ismene to help her bury Polyneices but was rejected. Despite being alone in trying to rebel and perhaps she may have been afraid, Antigone goes out of her way and puts her life on the line to bring her brother respect.

Readers will think Antigone is the tragic hero of this story because she is very independent and is very determined when she puts her mind up to something. Some people would consider her a role model and she would be someone that they would look up to. She sets her mind to bury her brother even though she knew it against the law. “But I will

Creon then feels bad about his mistake and the decisions he had me . Creon said “ He’ll take her on the path no people use and hide her in a cave under the rocks , while still alive .’’ Antigone eventually kills herself , which leads onto her boyfriend which is Creon’s son killing himself after having a fight with king Creon , Creon is left alone and feels horrible . Creon says “ I killed you , my son without intending to . Creon had second thoughts about giving her a second chance , but it was too late .

Antigone knew that the consequence for what she has done was standing face to face with death its self. When persuading Ismene to help her in the burial of her brother she tells her "Look- what's Creon doing with our two brothers? He's honoring one with a full funeral and treating the other one disgracefully!" Knowing the decree Creon has placed upon the city, Antigone is still determined to do what's right and die for it. She knows someone will stand by her side but not knowing it will be her own fiancé Haemon.

When stuck between defying her uncle Creon’s law and doing what she knew to be morally right, Antigone was not dissuade by danger. She was the definition of courageous! She shows even more bravery when she is caught burying Polynices, and is still not deterred. Her resolve is ever unfaltering, and even seems to grow stronger as the consequences of her actions become reality. She can be quoted saying “And if I have to die for this pure crime, I am content, for I shall rest beside him; His love will answer mine.” (page 16). She is not afraid of dying, since she knows she is committing no real crime and her actions are completely justified and pure. She is also comforted by the fact that she will be with her brother, and his love will be enough.

She goes against the law of the king and buries her brother, Polyneices. Once Antigone came up with the idea of burying her brother; she decides to go to her sister, Ismene, for help. Ismene is appalled by the thought of going against the king. Ismene yells at her sister, in fear of Antigone’s safety, “We are only women! We cannot fight with men!” (816). This statement shows how frightened women were of going against a man’s orders, but, of course, Antigone showed no fear. She speaks confidently, “Creon is not strong enough to stand in my way.” (816). After the crime had been committed, Creon calls Antigone to his court and asks if what he had been told was true; Antigone did not deny a word. This shocks Creon mostly because he thought a man committed the crime; “I swear by God and by the throne of God, The man who has done this will pay!” (823). Antigone went against the typical behavior of a woman and took a stand for what she believes in. If she was going to die, she thought, she might as well die with honor; “I knew I must die, even without your decree. I am only mortal. And if I must die now, before it is my time to die, surely this is no hardship,” (827). Even though at the end of the play Antigone gets sentenced to lifetime in a cave, she shows it does not matter the gender; anyone is can stand up for what they believe

In the play, Antigone states “[I] will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (Sophocles, 63). Antigone, in this scene, had just heard of her brother’s death and that everyone was commanded by Creon the King not to bury him. Antigone would not stand for this disrespect of her brother and had such strong will and belief in the laws of the gods that she made sure her brother had a proper burial no matter the cost. Her action was suicidal in nature, defying the laws of Creon, but she still chose too rebel because it was against her personal beliefs and because of what she believed to be

Antigone’s determination makes her the disastrous hero, and the readers can effortlessly relate to their ideal issues that they have faced. On the other hand, the writer of this play tends to depict Creon as an evil king, but I think he is also worth sympathy. Antigone who values family is willing to die in order to make justice even if it means going against Creon’s laws. She says “I have longer to please the dead than the living here". Antigone does not feel the laws inflicted by mortal man hold weight against those inflicted by the gods, making it very clear that she is not afraid of Creon.

Although some might think that Antigone is too stubborn to listen to others’ advices, I am deeply moved by Antigone’s willingness to sacrifice her own life for the honor of her family and courage to fight against authority. Been portrayed as a loyal and brave woman in many ways, Antigone deserves my sympathy. At the beginning of the play, Ismene, Antigone’s sister, chooses to “obey those who are in authority, for deeds [a proper burial for her dead brother] that are excessive make no sense at all” (22) while Antigone chooses to fight her convictions and to honor her family over to obey the law of man, when she states, “To me it’s fine to die performing such a deed” (Sophocles, 22) and “if you [Ismene] think it best, dishonor what is honored by the gods” (Sophocles, 23). She believes that her brother should be buried because of religious

The hopeful character of Antigone deliberately hazards her life through her activities, concerned just with complying with the laws of the divine beings and the manages of familial dedication and social conventionality. Creon, then again, respects just the requirement of political convenience and physical power, despite the fact that he too is steady in his position. A significant part of the disaster lies in the way that Creon's acknowledgment of his habit and inconsiderate comes past the point of no return, and he pays a real value, took off alone in his