Antigone Essay

Choose ONE of the following questions and write your response in essay form.

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1] Analysis of Antigone often focuses on the conflict between Antigone herself and Creon and discusses the ‘duty to the state’ vs. ‘duty to one’s conscience.’ Discuss an alternative conflict that you see in this play.

2] Discuss two or three elements of Antigone that strike you as important, but that are not given adequate attention, in your opinion. Explain why these more subtle issues are important to this play’s message and why they might be hidden under other themes.

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Antigone Essay

There are many elements of Antigone that strike me as important. However, they are not given the attention they require in the play. One of the major issues is the position of women in the society. Gender is seen to play a huge role in some of the actions of the characters. Since Antigone is a female, her actions are often treated with strict punishment by Creon.

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