Extract B part 2 Flashcards
Point 1 p1
Sophocles also emphasises how Antigone is burdened by a desire, despite being a character foil to Creon. The desire to honour her dead brother. Conveyed on line 90 through “Be as you will; but I will bury him” the repetition of “will” coupled with the pronoun “I” creates a declarative tone which emphasises Antigone’s intrinsic desire to honour the dead.
Point 1 p2
Sophocles reinforces Antigone’s unwavering intentions through the declarative tone in “be as you will” creating a sense of authority. Therefore, this emphasises how Antigone’s unwavering desire to honour her fallen brother can not be stopped.
Point 2 p1
Sophocles further reinforces the themes of greed and desire within the play through Creon’s dialogue. Found on line 268 “instead of keeping their heads under the yoke and accepting me” This emphasises Creon’s desire to have people recognise him.
Point 2 p2
The use of the metaphor through “yoke” which is a crosslike piece of wood used for farming creates imagery of subjugation implying how Creon views the people Thebes as cattle, as below him. The use of metaphor juxtaposes how Sophocles portrays Antigone as a person of the people. Creon is portrayed as an ideologue corrupted by his desire for power.
Point 3 p1
Despite their similarities one key difference is the outcome of their characters. Portrayed on line 860 through “ My tomb, My bridal chamber, my grave and home that will guard me forever” the use of tripling emphasises the juxtaposition found within these 3 places within her life.
Point 3 p2
The use of conceptional juxtaposition in “my bridal chamber” creates imagery of reproduction and love as opposed to “ tomb” and “grave” which emphasises the mortality and fleeting bodily image as a result of her desires. The use of tripling emphasises the significance of how her execution is unjust in the face of the Morai.
Point 4 p1
Finally, on line 1030 Sophocles portrays a religious view on Creon’s atrocities. Through Tiresias’s monologue, “ the furies of Hades and of the gods” The use of religious imagery within the progression and the tripling of “furies, Hades and gods” creates a stark commentary on how significant Creon’s actions are.
Point 4 p2
By emphasising every level within the Greek deity hierarchy Sophocles reinforces how Creon’s consequences stem from overstepping his place in society to an extent where it cannot be ignored, even by the gods above.
Conclusion
As highlighted in the play both Creon and Antigone share similar burden’s to their desires. Whether righteous as seen through Antigone or wicked through Creon, Sophocles plays a commentary on how when desire turns to greed your mind and soul become deeply affected as a consequence of your greed.
