Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ Creon As A Tragic Figure
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper discussing the characterization of Creon in Sophocles' play, and how he fits the traditional definition of a tragic figure. The paper traces Creon's development through the play, arguing that although his self-righteousness and inflexibility did not change until the end, his motivations degenerated from patriotic ones to personal ones, creating much of the tragic element. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Creon.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ The Author's Masterpiece
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page paper on Sophocles' infaous play. The writer includes biographical information on Sophocles. A general plot analysis is provided, with commentary and some quoted lines from the play. Antigone was written around 441 BC and presented at the Athenian annual drama competition where Sophocles was a frequent winner.
Filename: Antig.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ The First Feminist
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page essay that looks at Antigone from a feminist viewpoint. By asserting her individuality, she became free yet she remained a prisoner of her beliefs since by obeying her conscious she faced death. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Antigofe.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ The Patriotism of Creon
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page essay discussing the characterization of Creon in Sophocles' play. Special emphasis is placed on presenting a defense of Creon as a patriotic man who believes he has the Gods on his side. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Creon2.wps

Sophocles' 'Oedipus The King' / Bound By Determinism Or Free Will?
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages in length. Oedipus the King represents what happens when one tries to interrupt fate and abandon responsibility. Having grasped the meaning behind Oedipus the King, the writer easily argues that Oedipus was more than significantly overruled by determinism rather than free will. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Detwill.wps

Sophocles' Antigone vs. Homer's Penelope
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page paper that compares two main characters in Sophocles' Antigone and Homer's Odyssey: Antigone and Penelope. These two women share a number of common characteristics and make similar determinations in regards to morality and family duty. Though the outcomes are significantly different, the inherent qualities of these two women are considerable. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Antigody.wps

Sophocles' Oedipus & Shakespeare's Othello / Use of Irony
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that compares the use of irony in Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Sophocles' 'Oedipus Rex.' Both Othello and Oedipus, two of history's greatest tragedies, have irony as a key ingredient to their make-up. In each case, pride overcomes other human emotions and this quality, even more then jealousy in the case of Othello, can be argued as the tragic flaw that causes the downfall of each protagonist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Oedoth.wps