... because she stands up for what she believes is right, even though it may go against the laws created. Antigone and Kreon battle a philosophical war based on their beliefs of what is right and wrong. The conflict arose when the principles that backed up their actions clashed with each other, making it a contradiction between morals. Antigone's side of the conflict held a much more heavenly approach, as opposed to the immoral road that Kreon chose to follow. Antigone, faced with the burial of her brother, Polyneices, displays a wide array of emotions towards Kreon. Antigone is portrayed as a woman acting out of obligation and duty, to the gods, her family, and her conscience. She faces overwhelming odds and incredible hardships for doing what she knew was right, which was what led her to her own death. Kreon is to blame for this tragedy because of his insecurity, his insensitivity, ...

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