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Antigone
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In the play "" by Sophocles, Creon and have
distinct conflicting values. Creon's regard for the laws of the city
causes him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey
the laws set forth by him, even if other beliefs, moral or religious,
state otherwise. , on the other hand, hold the beliefs of the
go ....
Part 2 of Essay .... to go
against him. One example is Ismene's regard for Creon's laws. She
tries to talk her sister out of burying her brother because of what
could happen to her if Creon found out that she went against him.
Ismene says "We must obey them.....I yield to those who have
authority"(5). Not only do the people of Thebes obey the laws of the
city because of their fear but because it is a shame to dishonor the
king. To go against the kings claim and dishonor the law is to die a
more shameful death then Antigone' ....
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