In literature, as in life, justice is in the eye of the beholder. Sophocles' classic tragedy Antigone illustrates this through the story of a woman and a man who stand up for what they believe is just. Antigone takes a risk by defying Creon, the king of Thebes. She buries her brother whom Creon ruled would be denied a proper burial and left to dwell in the underworld as punishment for treason. Antigone believes that …
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…nger, and a strong sense of duty are all central ideals of these two characters. However distinct their decisions, they result in comparably tragic consequences. The ridged unconformity of their choices and actions is rooted in ideals that are basically good, however, ironically, their uncompromising commitment to justice is what brings about their downfall. What is justice to one is not always justice to another. This can be clearly seen in Sophocles's famous tragedy, Antigone.