Chorus of sophocles

Sophocles explores the relation between family and state in his play, Antigone. By juxtaposing ideas of public and private righteousness, he creates a situation in which two infallible ideas must somehow compromise. Haemon has a unique perspective as the intermediary in the main conflict between Creon and Antigone as Antigone’s fiance and Creon’s son. In turn, Sophocles relates age as a symbol of authority to political authority through Haemon’s advice to Creon and Creon’s reaction. Explicitly at

The chorus in Sophocles’ Antigone represented the moral compass of the time. The chorus in Antigone is comprised of the respected elders of Thebes. Following the direction of the chorus one would conclude that the tragic hero in Antigone is actually Antigone herself. She is a woman from a prominent family in Thebes, which provides a ritualistic burial to her deceased brother, Polyneices. Polyneices fought against Thebes. Creon is the reigning king, is unrelenting and absolute in his word. Creon

believes out into society, like Sophocles. Sophocles was a Greek tragedine who practically revolutionized the Greek theater. Using more large new innovations in the theatre, Sophocles added more than two characters into his plays, resulting in more in depth characters and intricate dialogue between the characters. Sophocles wrote 120 plays over the course of his life, but only seven of them exist in their complete form. One example of a play that shines light on Sophocles believes is the drama Antigone

surprisingly enjoyed it and after reading Oedipus for the second time, I have an even greater appreciation for Sophocles’ work. Oedipus the King is such a great piece of theatre because it is so well written. To begin, the poetry of the play sets up the atmosphere and understanding the audience will have throughout the play, which is why the diction of a piece is so important. Sophocles reveals information about characters through diction of other characters, thus creating thought provoking characters

festivals to celebrate the god Dionysus, the god of wine. Elements such as costumes and masks that were used in worship rituals to the gods influenced their costuming for the shows. There were three innovative playwrights Aeschylus, Aristophanes, and Sophocles who all had their own writing styles and contributed to the advancement of theatre in their own way. The Great Dionysia was a festival started by the tyrant Peisistratus that took place in Athens and started in the sixth century BCE; it was said

against his former city and drove the two brothers to kill one another (Sophocles 8). Thus, leaving Creon who was both of brother's uncle in control of the city of Thebes. Antigone and Ismene discuss the proclamation newly put forth by Creon which was due to the fact that Polyneices committed treason against Thebes he would not be granted a burial, thus foregoing the "Unwritten Law protecting the rights of the dead" (Sophocles 9). It was this decree that provoked Antigone to opposed Creon as she decides

Boundaries of Fate and Free Will in Oedipus the King   The ancient Greeks firmly believed that the universe was guided strictly by order and fate. In Oedipus the King, Sophocles has examined the relationship between free will and fate, suggesting that free will paradoxically exists inside the boundaries of fate. It may be concluded, however, that man has free will and is ultimately held responsible for his own actions.   Oedipus' destruction was brought about by a combination of fate

the King by Sophocles, the motif of light assists the reader is visualizing the play’s setting and defining the mood of certain scenes. The first example where the motif of light gives the reader a representation of the current mood in the story is at the beginning of the book when the priest is describing to Oedipus what is occurring because of the plague in Thebes. The priest says to Oedipus, “While poverty-stricken night grows fat on groans and elegies in Hades’ halls” (Sophocles 6). By describing

“Pride is the parent of destruction” (The Wolf Gift). In Creon’s case, it engendered a divided kingdom, broken family, and his eventual demise. Within the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon’s character is developed through his various interactions with other characters. His growth and tragic flaws are revealed because of certain relationships, such as those with Antigone, Tiresias, and more importantly, Haemon. Haemon is the son of Creon and Eurydice, engaged to be married to Antigone. Throughout

narcissist towards the beginning of the story. “…you’re talking with me, Oedipus, you all know me!” (Sophocles 6) 2. The people see Oedipus as a savior. He continuously saved them from numerous conflicts like the riddle of Sphinx, which made Oedipus seem powerful to them. “Oedipus raised us to our feet yet again!” (Sophocles 6) Oedipus is being called upon to end the plague in the Thebes. 3. The chorus in Oedipus Rex makes the assumption that the people of Thebes are suffering great turmoil. Because