Our lack of representation for different arguments within our actions can ultimately lead to our down fall in life. In "Antigone," there are two tragic heroes in my opinion: Kreon and Antigone. Both possess a sense of stubbornness towards each other and their moral values, which leads to the demise and death of many of the house of Thebes. These types of situations present themselves to us in less exaggerated forms everyday. When another presents an idea to us, it will most likely be rejected if it doesn't fall in line with our current beliefs.
There are usually obvious instances of blindness that happen after any events where stubbornness is a factor. We know that Kreon should have yielded to Antigone and others of Thebes much earlier in the play, but why did he not? Even though the piece is from 442 B.C., there are many themes of society that have stayed consistent. Those in positions of power can be blinded by power and their strife to become complacent within their position. Because of this, these people are able to reference institutions such as law and order that are ambiguous to the common people. Kreon, the king of Thebes, rejects the just actions of his own niece because he is the all mighty king; in the end, those in power who make rash decisions are eventually met with misfortune themselves. On the other hand, Antigone makes an attempt to give her brother Polynices a proper burial after he was killed in a battle with Eteokles. Our loyalty to family members is perhaps the strongest bond to be overcome, but when our own death's with an act of minimal importance might push the limit of these bond's strengths. Polynices was never coming back from the dead, and the performance that Antigone made brought her to her own even though it may have been just.
There are many different factors in our lives that can blind us from acting in our own best interest. Antigone and Kreon both found themselves in situations where stubbornness pushed many to their deathbed. Becoming accepting and understanding to the opinions of others might save some from death on a large scale but will be a start to living a more successful life.
There are usually obvious instances of blindness that happen after any events where stubbornness is a factor. We know that Kreon should have yielded to Antigone and others of Thebes much earlier in the play, but why did he not? Even though the piece is from 442 B.C., there are many themes of society that have stayed consistent. Those in positions of power can be blinded by power and their strife to become complacent within their position. Because of this, these people are able to reference institutions such as law and order that are ambiguous to the common people. Kreon, the king of Thebes, rejects the just actions of his own niece because he is the all mighty king; in the end, those in power who make rash decisions are eventually met with misfortune themselves. On the other hand, Antigone makes an attempt to give her brother Polynices a proper burial after he was killed in a battle with Eteokles. Our loyalty to family members is perhaps the strongest bond to be overcome, but when our own death's with an act of minimal importance might push the limit of these bond's strengths. Polynices was never coming back from the dead, and the performance that Antigone made brought her to her own even though it may have been just.
There are many different factors in our lives that can blind us from acting in our own best interest. Antigone and Kreon both found themselves in situations where stubbornness pushed many to their deathbed. Becoming accepting and understanding to the opinions of others might save some from death on a large scale but will be a start to living a more successful life.