Record your response to Antigone here. What are your thoughts about the play so far?
Thus far, Antigone is an exciting tale of two brothers fighting for the right to be the sole king of their nation and a sister who loves honor more than life. One thing I find to be particularly intriguing and noteworthy is Antigone’s stance against Creon’s ridiculous rule. She “shows her true colors” by placing more importance on familial justice and following the rites and customs of her culture and religion rather than her own life. Her actions are the epitome of love for one’s family when she risks her own life simply in order to give her brother a proper burial. Interestingly enough, when Antigone asks Ismene to join her in her civil disobedience, Ismene refuses but later pleads with her to share in her punishment. I personally cannot imagine knowing the punishment for my offense (live burial) and still breaking the law, however ridiculous. As a Christian, one is forced to consider the application of this amazing love. Christ loved the world so much that He came, fully aware that He would suffer the worse death imaginable, to save us. Also, one may reflect concerning one’s own faith on how one might respond if the government created laws the illegalized the practice of one’s faith or required actions contrary to the laws of God. Antigone contains many applicable lessons for her readers.
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