Conflicting Values in Antigone
Title: Conflicting Values in Antigone
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 791 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Conflicting Values in Antigone
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 791 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
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 should be obeyed above
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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.