The tragedy in Antigone, is that society's conventions dictate all behavior.


Antigone
"There is no shame in honoring my brother." Antigone's passionate spirit stands strong for her brother, as she defies Creon's law. Antigone conveys to us that she holds a high respect for her family. The tragedy Antigone by Sophocles, consists of the power that conventions hold within society and how they dictate individuals behaviors. Through honor and authority of Creon, the voice of women in society and disobedience succumbing to death we are taught of these dictations.
The voice of authority in Antigone is the voice of Creon. Through Creon's arrogant self-assured character we are shown he is a very dominating man who holds much power. Unlike any other King, Creon is a man who can't bare traitors and people disobeying his high rulings. He believes he is a King willing to seek advice and listen to people, but in reality loves the sound of his own voice. An honorable man and society respects him and his laws. "If we transgress the laws and defy our King?" People...