In the play Antigone, I am positive that Sophocles wrote his story with intent to have Antigone play the role of a hero. Antigone herself shows us readers her hero like qualities. Qualities such as the will to fight for what she feels is right. For example, she does not agree with the law and rather live by the guidelines of her heart and feelings. To go against the law and even the King it takes a lot of courage. To stand up against higher powers then herself shows heroic traits. Therefore a hero like Antigone could not watch something happen and not take actions. In the case of this play Antigone feels very strong towards her brother that pasted and also feels that she has to honor his death. Antigone takes action in t her own hands with understanding that her actions may come with harsh repercussions. Antigone is a true hero who believes strongly in her honest duty to the gods much rather then her responsibility to the state or ruling powers. For example, she is mentally prepared to endure the punishment of going against the government in order to do what she feels is ethically right. On the other hand Antigone’s sister Ismene, feels obligated to abide by her laws. She does this so that she will stay out of any trouble that she might get herself into. The theme of Antigone and her sister Ismene have unlike views on the beliefs …show more content…
But made it even clearer that Antigone and Creon are even less alike. The very first difference when comparing Creon with Antigone is of course gender. Creon, is a male ruler, and is liable for the well being of the whole city. As Antigone, is of course a female who as we know has is a unique hero in her family. Hence they both are known for doing conventional things, which come into fighting with one another. Based off of just gender and level of power, Creon is the superior and decision maker compared to