Antigone Quote Analysis

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Before leaving to face her death, Antigone reminds Creon that what she has done is good in the sight of men and the gods, only Creon himself frowns upon her work. If she was wrong then she will suffer in death, but if she was correct, then Creon will suffer. The people of Thebes have two conflicting opinions. The choragos pities Antigone and holds her in a place of reverence for staying true in her duty to her brother and the gods. Conversely, the chorus finds her at fault for violating Creon’s law and feels that she must serve her punishment. However, Antigone explains in the first part of the quote that all men know in their hearts that she did no wrong. This is likely true. Creon’s anger is spurned by the conflict between the truth and acting as a firm leader. He refuses to repeal his demands and so citizens like Ismene respect him …show more content…

Tiresias, the prophet, comes to warn Creon of his misdeeds and the suffering that will befall him in the future. Finally, Creon’s anger and pride are shed and replaced with fear. Now, as king, Creon no longer has the aptitude to concern himself with remaining strict and respected, butt instead must worry about his very life. He has witnessed the truth that Tiresias spoke to Oedipus and is wise enough not to reject the prophet's words. When he finally listens to someone whom he trusts, Creon realizes that Antigone was following the gods’ law that he himself broke. Tiresias warns him once again, like Haimon had, that pride is the only obstacle and Creon still has the opportunity to accept his own fault and repair the evil he has done. From Oedipus’s lesson, Creon knows that it is a waste to risk everything because of pride and so he fully intends to make the situation right. Unfortunately, the gods see all and make decisions quickly. Their temper, once awakened cannot be cooled and it is likely that Creon’s punishment is already being played

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