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The Use Of Pathos In Sophocles Vengeance Is Always Trouble

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Vengeance is Always Trouble
“To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves”, quoted by Alexander Pope. The antagonist of the play, Creon, prolongs Oedipus family's suffering by executing cruel acts and laws against Polyneices. Creon’s main goals he thought he would achieve by these acts was to obtain vengeance and to establish that he has power over everyone who resides in the kingdom of Thebes. Sophocles used Pathos, Logos, and Ethos in Creon's actions so he could compel others to follow his orders around Thebes and to obtain justice for his son's wrongful death. Sophocles’ use of pathos is found when Creon is successfully convincing Thebes of trusting his as king. Creon continuously informs the city of Thebes that his integrity will never be swayed by his personal affairs and his first priority lies with Thebes. Creon preaches to his future kingdom “For the patriot, personal loyalty always must give way to patriotic duty.” This quote shows pathos because he shows the emotion of patriotism which he uses to draw the city of Thebes. Patriotism shows a love for the area you live in, patriotism in a leader to a resident of Thebes provides a sense of security and trust that they would be willing to do anything for their kingdom. By Creon being able to attract the kingdom of thebes …show more content…

When Tiresias was explaining to Creon that his actions and law of leaving a man unburied have cause a plague; Creon explodes into a rage because he is in disbelief and feels disrespected. Creon disrespectfully tells Teiresias“ You realize you are talking to your king”. This fact is trying to compel Teiresias to give Creon some respect and hopefully and recognize that Creon has complete authority over the land. By Creon defiantly telling Teiresias, a well respected Oracle, that he is king and basically telling him his place and demanding for more respect for a person who has high authority over

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