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Main Theme Of Antigone
Themes are important to any story; they give the reader a sense of background and understanding when it comes to the events unfolding in the
story. Many literary works include multiple themes, all of which convey important ideas about humanity and the way that society functions. In
Antigone by Sophocles, themes exist such as determination, the conflict between conscience and law, the conflict between divine and human law,
and familial loyalty. One key and central theme of Antigone is the importance of loyalty to family, which is shown through Antigone's
determination and dedication to her family, her conviction in the law of the gods, and her essence and personality as a dynamic character.
In Antigone, the protagonist's, Antigone's,...show more content...
Haemon's mother, Eurydice, kills herself as well upon finding out what happened to her son. This shows that these characters value their
family more than civil obedience to the head of power, Creon, who also realizes the importance of family relationships after he has lost every
one of his family members. A conflict in Antigone that is part of the theme of familial loyalty is the conflict between divine law and human
law. Antigone believes strongly in the law of the gods and respecting this law. This was common in ancient Greece, but Antigone held divine
law higher above human law in importance. It is referenced and alluded to much in the play, and Antigone even shames her sister, Ismene,
for potentially disrespecting the gods, saying "if you wish, you can show contempt for those laws the gods all hold in honor" (Sophocles).
Antigone's beliefs are the foundation for her familial beliefs and loyalty, because of the gods' principles. She defended her opposition to
Creon's laws by saying that Zeus did not announce the law as important to her, and that divine law is to be followed always and forever. She is
extremely passionate and followed the law of the gods because the gods' laws command the importance of honoring and valuing family relations.
It is her responsibility to obey the laws of the gods before anything else, besides family, which goes hand–in–hand with her divine beliefs.
Antigone also values
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Main Theme Of Antigone

  • 1. Main Theme Of Antigone Themes are important to any story; they give the reader a sense of background and understanding when it comes to the events unfolding in the story. Many literary works include multiple themes, all of which convey important ideas about humanity and the way that society functions. In Antigone by Sophocles, themes exist such as determination, the conflict between conscience and law, the conflict between divine and human law, and familial loyalty. One key and central theme of Antigone is the importance of loyalty to family, which is shown through Antigone's determination and dedication to her family, her conviction in the law of the gods, and her essence and personality as a dynamic character. In Antigone, the protagonist's, Antigone's,...show more content... Haemon's mother, Eurydice, kills herself as well upon finding out what happened to her son. This shows that these characters value their family more than civil obedience to the head of power, Creon, who also realizes the importance of family relationships after he has lost every one of his family members. A conflict in Antigone that is part of the theme of familial loyalty is the conflict between divine law and human law. Antigone believes strongly in the law of the gods and respecting this law. This was common in ancient Greece, but Antigone held divine law higher above human law in importance. It is referenced and alluded to much in the play, and Antigone even shames her sister, Ismene, for potentially disrespecting the gods, saying "if you wish, you can show contempt for those laws the gods all hold in honor" (Sophocles). Antigone's beliefs are the foundation for her familial beliefs and loyalty, because of the gods' principles. She defended her opposition to Creon's laws by saying that Zeus did not announce the law as important to her, and that divine law is to be followed always and forever. She is extremely passionate and followed the law of the gods because the gods' laws command the importance of honoring and valuing family relations. It is her responsibility to obey the laws of the gods before anything else, besides family, which goes hand–in–hand with her divine beliefs. Antigone also values Get more content on HelpWriting.net