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…The Role of Fate in Antigone Sophocles’ Antigone concerns the struggle of a young woman battling for justice at all costs. The idea of fate is a staple throughout Greek Literature, and Sophocles uses the concept of fate to dictate the actions…

…prophet named Tiresias. Though sightless, Tiresias can "see" the truth. He argues with Oedipus "...you have your sight, and do not see... . Yea, you are ignorant... ."(Sophocles, 15). Understandably, Oedipus is enraged at the prophet's accusations and fatally…

…Antigone “I will bury the brother I love, even if it means death” (Sophocles). In spite of the fact that ancient Greece was a male dominate society, the play Antigone by Sophocles, presents one women as being brave, courageous, and having…

…In the lines I recited, Haemon makes points that touch my heart, mind, and soul. What he pronounces speaks to modern day society as much as it did to ancient society. Sophocles points show through this monologue clearly, which is common to greek…

…Analysis on the conflict men v. women found in Antigone Many conflicts can be found within various plays. In Sophocles’ Antigone one of the many conflicts found is men versus women. The king of Thebes, Creon, has a problem with women. But not only…

…Like many Greek plays, Oedipus the King is created not only to enter a competition and entertain. It is written to serve as a comparison to specific events or persons of a certain time. Sophocles uses his play to reveal some characteristics of 5th…

…Sophocles’ plays often deal with the specific struggle of a strong- willed individual against fate. In Antigone he depicts a resolute and heroic female protagonist, who pits her individual free will against the intractable forces of fate…

…are feminists have been around much longer. In Sophocles’s Antigone, the main character (Antigone) acts as a protofeminist by defying the authority of a patriarchal society and taking action according to what she believes is right in her heart. She even shows some…

…The play Ajax by Sophocles was written to demonstrate how greed is strictly immoral and can lead to tragic consequences. Sophocles uses the theme of spiritual intervention to emphasis this point. In the play, Ajax learns the true meaning of greed…

…Does Freedom Require Virtue Throughout history poets such as Sophocles, Plato, and Augustine have discussed what it is to be a virtuous person. The question that many have asked is if freedom requires virtue. In my personal opinion I believe…