Questions About Antigone (The Theban Plays, #3)

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Who do you think is the tragic hero in this play? We had a debate about this in class and I want to know what other people think.

Huda Aweys Despite his stupidity, but he certainly Creon, he is the one who faced much .. questions, .. consequences .. and knew the tragedy from the beginning, …moreDespite his stupidity, but he certainly Creon, he is the one who faced much .. questions, .. consequences .. and knew the tragedy from the beginning, and suffered (less)

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How significant is Sophocles build of a blind character in Teiresias?

Ben Rauscher

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What were Haemon's last words to Creon?

Jane

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The play seems to be mostly about Creon. So why do you think it was named for Antigone rather than for him?

Massimiliano This tragedy by Sophocles, although named after a character who might seem secondary compared to Creon, actually deeply reflects the central themes of…moreThis tragedy by Sophocles, although named after a character who might seem secondary compared to Creon, actually deeply reflects the central themes of conflict between divine and human laws, individual rights against state power, and the struggle between genders and generations. Antigone represents a figure of profound ethical and moral resistance, defying Creon's laws to follow those she believes to be superior, the laws of the gods, to honor her deceased brother. Hers is a revolutionary freedom of the Self, which stands in opposition to the reason of state or the law of the State that can never coincide with the individual's subversive desire.
All this, along with her rebellion against social conventions and her tragic end, makes Antigone not only a central character in her tragedy but also a lasting symbol of the fight for justice and moral integrity.(less)

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Is it necessary to read the first two Theban plays before reading Antigone?

Ncc No. I have read Antigone and watched Oedipus Rex (in that order) and it made sense. It would help to read a synopsis of what happens in the first two …moreNo. I have read Antigone and watched Oedipus Rex (in that order) and it made sense. It would help to read a synopsis of what happens in the first two to get a general idea of the politics and controversy that takes place in Antigone. I recommend the synopsis in Timeless Tales Of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton.(less)

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