Sophocles & Euripides / Two Different Visions
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A 4 page essay on the different styles of these two Greek classical playwrights. The paper supports Sophocles' own claim that '[Euripides] paints men as they are; I paint men as they ought to be.' Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Eurip.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone' / Catharsis & Audience Identification
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A 5 page paper on the process of 'tragic catharsis' in Sophocles' classic play. Beginning with a definition of tragedy which includes the concept of catharsis, the paper shows how audiences watching Antigone empathize by putting their own self-doubts up there on the stage, and symbolically work them out right alongside Antigone. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Cathaud.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone' / Heroism
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A 5 page paper examining the question of whether there is a true hero in Sophocles' play. The paper concludes that for the twentieth century reader both Creon and Antigone seem like victims. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Heroant.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone' / Role Of The Chorus
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A 5 page paper on the role of the Chorus in this ancient Greek play by Sophocles. The paper concludes that the Chorus represents the point of view of the average person in the audience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Anchorus.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ Character's Foolishness
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A 6 page argumentative essay entitled 'Antigone's Childish Defiance : A Pointless Death.' Writer argues that Antigone acts irrationally in defying Creon and could have developed some better and more productive way of coping with her brother's denied burial. The writer feels that Antigone acted of her own freewill and that there is no underlying theme of fate present in the story with regard to her ultimate demise. Bibliography lists 3 supporting sources.
Filename: Antigone.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ Creon as a Dedicated Statesman and Altruistic Idealist
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A 3 page paper based on Antigone, defending Creon's dedication to the State and his role as a divine leader under Zeus. The writer argues that the defense of his ideals destroyed everyone he loved and broke his spirit, but he remained true to the defense of his statesman role nearly to the end. It is shown that Homer's intent was to demonstrate the consequences of actions rather to condemn Creon for his convictions. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Creon3.wps

Sophocles' 'Antigone'/ Creon As A Tragic Figure
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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
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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
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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
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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