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Conflicting Values in Antigone-
Title: Conflicting Values in Antigone-
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 817 | Pages: 3.5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Conflicting Values in Antigone-
Conflicting Values in Antigone-
In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have
distinct conflicting values. Creon's regard for the laws of the city
causes him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey
the laws set forth by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious,
state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, hold the beliefs of the
gods in high reverence. She feels that the laws of the gods …showed first 75 words of 817 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 817 total…also wants Thebes to be a great city. Antigone and Creon have
different ideas of what is right and what is wrong. However one cannot
say who is right and who is wrong, that would be a matter of opinion.
Both Antigone and Creon have their reasons for their actions. Antigone
has the laws of heaven as well as her family in mind; on the other
hand, Creon's concern is his city and its greatness.
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