There are many instances where passion can lead to success. It can give meaning in one’s life while at the same time propel oneself into a world of opportunity. More importantly, however, there is a balance needed between two things: passion and reason. Without reason, impulsive choices are made, and without passion, one risks making the wrong decisions, or even living an empty life. In Sophocles’ Greek tragedy Antigone, Antigone causes adversity and death of her family and loved ones through rash decisions. These consequences affect not only the people most important to Antigone, but their past, present, and future. The outcomes of these loved ones are all linked directly to Antigone herself, revealing that too much passion can blind one’s