The Similarity Of Creon And Antigone In Sophocles’ Works

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Term Paper Title	The Similarity Of Creon And Antigone In Sophocles’ Works
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     The Similarity of Creon and Antigone in Sophocles’ Works

Schooling in ancient Greece was largely a job of the theater.   Large dramatic festivals were held in which the plays would encompass much of the day’s events. Each playwright was allowed three dramatic plays and one satyr play.  These festivals also served as competitions for the playwrights in which they could gain notoriety for their work.  Some of the greatest works to survive out of ancient Greece were tragedies.  In these plays, one or more of the main characters would exhibit a tragic flaw, or hubris, that would eventually cause their own demise or simply destroy life as they knew it.  Citizens were supposed to analyze the mistakes seen in tragedies and apply them to everyday life.  The citizens were supposed to learn what not to be like as a citizen or person. In a Greek trilogy written by Sophocles there are two main characters, Antigone and Creon.  Both being strong willed, stubborn, and unwilling to change, they seal each other’s fate. Creon is passionate; Antigone is full of rage.  Similarity in flaws prevents them from rational discussion. Although seemingly different, Creon and Antigone share many similarities throughout the story.
They both express independence.  Antigone is extremely independent, she doesn't mind doing anything on her own.  For example, in the beginning of the story when Antigone is talking with Ismene, she asks for her help.  When Ismene refuses, Antigone is furious with her. After this first request for help was denied, Antigone decides to work alone.  Creon is also very independent.  He refuses to accept anyone's opinions except his own.  When his son Haimon comes to talk with him he refuses to listen, claiming that Haimon is "girl struck!" and corrupted. When Tiresias comes and tells him a morbid prophecy, Creon will not listen to this either.  He claims that Tiresias has been corrupted by money, like many prophets at that time.  He finally takes heed when reminded that Tiresias has never been wrong.
Not only do Creon and Antigone express independence; they are also very loyal.   They are loyal to their views. Creon favors his laws while Antigone is loyal to her belief in the gods’ laws.  Creon will not change his laws. An example of this occurs when he and Antigone argue. He calls her "A traitor" for giving a burial for her dead brother Polyneices. His loyalty to his own laws blinds him to the fact that he is disobeying those of the gods.  Antigone puts the g...

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