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Antigone, Beowulf And The Bayeux Tapestry: A Comparative Analysis

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Whether in the form of sculptures, paintings, or the written word art has been a way for the common and elite to share in the beauty of memories past. Art has played a key role in helping to explain the difference in personal morals and those placed upon an individual by a corrupt society. In Antigone, Beowulf and the Bayeux Tapestry the conflict of social and personal morality is subjected to both physical and spiritual trials. The battle that each man or women has to face elevates them into a man that is desired by others; either for their strength, heroism or beauty. Before understanding the depth of Antigone’s personal strength and endurance, the background of her story needs to be told. Creon, who is the leader of Thebes forbids anyone to bury Polynices, who had just died in battle to take over Thebes; Polynices is Antigone’s older brother. Creon decrees that Polynices body is to be ravished by animals as punishment. The first account of Antigone’s strength is when she is willing to risk her life to bury her brother. While attempting to recover Polynices she gets caught, but this will not deter her choice. This shows immense courage to be able to fight for what she believe in. Even when she is about to die on account of her actions she will not persuaded to follow what isn’t right. Antigone tells the guards; "I didn't say yes. I can say no to …show more content…

By the time was written down and no longer just orally, the idea of Christianity had begun to spread all throughout Northern Europe. Which is clearly evident in the ideals and language of the story. The comparisons between God and Good are the most prevalent through the story. When battles against evil are won Beowulf and the others begin to praise God for their victory. Often thanking him for his blessing. But, when the odds are against them they begin to curse God. Its only when the odds are in their favor that God is openly praised and

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