What is an important quote from Antigone?
By Sophia Dalton
What is an important quote from Antigone?
“A man, though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.” “There’s nothing in the world so demoralizing as money.” “I was born to join in love, not hate – that is my nature.”
What did Sophocles say?
“Leave me to my own absurdity.” “You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.” “Yes it will be a grace if I die.
What is Creon’s tragic flaw?
Creon’s tragic flaws were his stubbornness, the abuse of power and the actions he took to cause the downfall of the Thebes. Creon showed his stubbornness by not wanting to be proved wrong because of pride.
Who says there is no Happiness but in submission to the gods?
Antigone Quotes for Exam
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Whatever my hands have touched has come to nothing./ Fate has brought all my pride to a thought of dust. | Creon |
| “There is no happiness where there is no wisdom;/ No wisdom but in submission to the gods. / Big words are always punished, / And proud men in old age learn to be wise. | Chorus/Choragos |
How do you quote Antigone?
Always use parenthetical citation. For references to Antigone, put abbreviated name of play (Ant.) in parentheses with page number. For references to Inherit the Wind, use authors’ names and page number in parentheses (Lawrence and Lee 25).
Why is Antigone a tragic hero with quotes?
The tragic hero, Antigone, is the tragic hero because she displays both good and bad throughout the greek tragedy Antigone. A quote that reveals she is good is “ This death of mine is of no importance; but If I had left my brother lying in death unburied, I should have suffered” ( 2. 69-71).
Who said Weep Not everything must have its day?
Sophocles
Quote by Sophocles: “Weep not, everything must have its day.”
Does do nothing secretly for time?
Sophocles Quote: “Do nothing secretly; for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all.”
Who is the hero in Antigone?
Creon
Tragic Hero Essay Revision. In Sophocles’ Antigone, translated by Ian Johnston, the overall tragic hero is Creon. Creon becoming king brings new laws that are not accepted by everyone’s morals and they do not all follow the laws of the gods.
Do people fear Creon?
Creon fears disobedience and treachery. Perhaps he feels unsure and unsettled on his throne, knowing how he ultimately came by it (dead sister, blinded brother-in-law/nephew, dead nephews, etc.). Perhaps he feels as cursed as Antigone does, but he deals with it differently.
Who was the hero in Antigone?
Lesson Summary Both Creon and Antigone can be seen as the tragic hero in Antigone. Creon is the tragic hero because he tries to restore order in Thebes and is a good ruler but ends up alone due to his excessive pride.
What does Big words are always punished mean?
this quote basically says that smart choices make a better life for everyone- nothing is smarter than listening to the gods- pride is always punished and age doesn’t mean a thing if you are overly proud or stubborn – you learn your lesson anyways.
