How Sophocle's Antigone effectively presents its theme, which is that of human law vs. divine law and the inevitable triumph of the gods.
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There are many principles and themes existing in Sophocles' tragedy, Antigone. The dialogue and action of the play, along with the choral odes, effectively present the themes and principles. The principles that are at stake in the central conflict are the role of gender and the role of pride. However, the major theme of the tragedy is the conflict of interest between human law and divine law.
The conflict between human law and divine law …
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…law too late. He was blinded by his pride and his adamant faith in his own beliefs over those of any other, even the gods. It was no until he realized that divine law always overpowers human law that he was able to wake up to his mistakes. However, the damage was already done. Creon realized the importance of the theme of Antigone, the conflict of interest between human law and divine law, too late.
…law too late. He was blinded by his pride and his adamant faith in his own beliefs over those of any other, even the gods. It was no until he realized that divine law always overpowers human law that he was able to wake up to his mistakes. However, the damage was already done. Creon realized the importance of the theme of Antigone, the conflict of interest between human law and divine law, too late.
