In the Greek tragedy, “Antigone,” the character, Antigone, represents defiance and determination. This makes her a compelling character and makes her death that much more tragic. Her defiant nature is shown in several ways, notably when she says, "Zeus did not announce those laws to me. And Justice living with the gods below sent no such laws to men." This quote shows her defiance to authorities that are not divine. She is loyal to divine law, the gods, and her family, but she is not loyal to civil law and will defy it when necessary. She is also determined, as shown through the statement, "They’re not just for today or yesterday, but exist forever, and no one knows where they first appeared." This shows her determination to stay loyal to her