Writers are obsessed with the idea of a hero who can perfectly display the values of the society well enough that the story can inspire its audience for centuries. In the epic poem Beowulf, written by an unknown poet, the hero Beowulf embodies the Anglo-Saxon standards so well that the story has been told aloud and read for centuries. The famous Greek play Antigone, written by Sophocles, has also endured the test of time. These stories have endured for many years and still are able to hold an influence
In the classic play Antigone by Sophocles, the protagonist has shown qualities of a tragic hero while explaining is considered a tragic hero. It tells of her royal blood, along with her tragic flaws which are evident which does lead to her downfall, and is worthy of concern. Many would argue against the idea that she is the most tragic hero in the story. However it can be seen that a large portion, if not all of her qualities most definately display it above the other characters. Antigone is depicted
In many famous Greek Tragedies such as Oedipus, Medea, and Antigone, there is one significant tragic hero that takes part in each one of these stories and grasps the audiences attention to emphasize a better connection into the storyline. However, in Sophocles’ play Antigone, the concern about who could be the tragic hero, Creon or Antigone, has been a debate for many years. Antigone is about a woman who disobeyed and challenged Creon, the King of Thebes (her uncle) the right to give her brother