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The Tragic Hero Antigone?

tragic hero. Creon, on the other hand, realized his mistake when Teiresias made his prophecy. He is forced to live, knowing that...

A Comparison of Two Major Characters in Literature, Sophocles' Antigone and Shakespeare's Hamlet

the king is furious at his sons interference. The king asks if the reason he has come was to save Antigone. His foreknowledge, whi...

Learning Lessons in Billy Budd and Antigone

left to be consumed by animals. Creon takes this action because he feels it is imperative to the safety of the state that the peop...

Desdemona and Antigone

In essence she marries Othello without her fathers permission, something not done by a traditionally obedient woman. But, this onl...

Antigone, Oedipus, and the Tragic Hero

where there were festivals and dancing choruses which appear to have competed for prizes (ClassicNote). At one point it appears as...

Antigone of Sophocles and Nora of Ibsen

not a political drama, but the battle of wills between two family members -- Creon and his niece, Antigone. It does not take much ...

Conflict Between Antigone and Creon in Antigone by Sophocles

the Chorus suggests that it could be the work of the gods (Sophocles). Rather than consider someone elses viewpoint, Creon begins ...

Antigone Character Analysis

receive a proper burial, and she enlists the services of Ismene, her lone remaining sibling. She states her intentions plainly to...

Theme of Revenge in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, 'The Inferno' by Dante, Oedipus the King and Antigone by Sophocles, 'The Odyssey' by Homer

short temper gets him into trouble. In Book IX, Polyphemus, the son of the sea god Poseidon, decides to dine on a few Greeks who ...

Thematic Similarities in the Writings of Plato, Cicero, and Sophocles

then, accompanied by proof, it can therefore be called knowledge. He seems to move in circles a bit with this assertion, in that ...

Comparing Greek Classics 'The Aeneid' by Virgil, 'The Bacchae' by Euripides, and 'Oedipus the King' by Sophocles

his rule to all those who regarded him as an interloper. He sought the assistance of his most trusted advisor, his brother-in-law...

Time, Place, and Action Unities and the Neoclassicism of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and King Lear by William Shakespeare

In eighteen pages this report considers how literary unities are to be represented in literary works with Sophocles following the ...

Classical Greek Drama and the Works of Sophocles and Aeschylus

This paper examines the classical works represented by Sophocles' Theban plays and Aeschylus's The Oresteia in 5 pages. Three sou...

The Enduring Popularity of Antigone

honor and integrity into the courtroom as well as to the attention of the public (Conte 26). These are the issues that should con...

Sophocles' Antigone, Homer's 'The Iliad' and Fate

In five pages fate as it affects Antigone, Hector, and Achilles is examined. There are no other sources listed....

Sophocles' Theban Trilogy and the Themes of Responsibility and Fate

In five pages the Theban plays of Sophocles are examined in a consideration of responsibility, fate, and their power. One other s...

Governance Views in William Shakespeare's The Tempest and Sophocles' Antigone

were not performed. However, almost as soon as he has made this ruling - that Polyneices body should lay unburied - Creon is faced...

Business World, Morality, and Gender in Sophocles' Antigone

In six pages this classical Greek play is examined in a consideration of power, control, and gender prejudice and how the contempo...

Feminist Analytical Comparison of Sophocles' Antigone and Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House

father who controlled every aspect of her life. When she married bank employee Torvald Helmer, she was merely exchanging a father...

Character Comparison and Contrast of Laura in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie and Sophocles' Antigone

number and must join the rat race. Individuality is not prized and someone who has opinions, especially if that person is a woman,...

Sophocles' Antigone

declares to Creon that the laws of heaven are "unwritten and unchanging, not of today or yesterday is their authority; they are et...

Gender Portrayals in Homer's 'The Iliad' and Sophocles' Antigone

of Helen of Troy in marriage if she wins. This starts the war. In this we see that the war is being fought over a woman, Helen, c...

Antitrust Issues and Internet Explorer of Microsoft

In five pages this paper examines the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Microsoft and issues regarding the Internet E...

Judaism in the Works of Franz Kafka

In five pages the ways in which Judaism ins represented in Franz Kafka's works are examined with an emphasis upon his story 'Metam...

Homer's Penelope and Sophocles' Antigone

In seven pages this paper compares the female protagonists featured in 'The Odyssey' by Homer and Antigone by Sophocles in a cons...

Organized Crime Syndicates and Commercial Burglaries

but commercial burglaries are up (Star Tribune 02B). For many reasons, burglars find commercial establishments a better target th...

Sophocles' Antigone and the Character of Haemon

In five pages this paper presents a character analysis of Haemon as a reflection of wisdom and his wisdom while also serving at th...

Oedipus's Athenian Traits

In five pages this paper examines how Oedipus exemplifies the Athenian male ideal. There are no other sources cited....

Anne Moody's 'Coming of Age in Mississippi'

This is a 5 page book review in which the author relates her own upbringing which is in sharp contrast to most members of American...

Sophocles' Observation 'Truth is the Strongest Argument'

In five pages the truth of this statement is argued with supporting evidence from various philosophers. Four sources are cited in...