A Losing Role

Title: A Losing Role
Category: Literature / English | Words: 581 | Pages: 2.5 (approximately 235 words/page)

A Losing Role

In Sophocles’ drama “Antigone” the protagonist can be easily mistaken. Many readers might think Antigone is the protagonist of the drama, but others may argue that Creon may be the leading character and protagonist. Both obviously have the traits of a hero or heroin. Many different aspects throughout the drama can easily persuade the reader one way or another. Antigone is a young woman in a male society who tries to break the law set …showed first 75 words of 581 total…

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…showed last 75 words of 581 total…viewed as the protagonist in Sophocles’ drama, but Creon may also be easily argued as the protagonist as well. Although Antigone has all the traits of a heroine, Creon remains the main focus throughout the play. Together, the characters of Creon and Antigone carry the drama, and share in the spotlight of the main character. It can not be discerned which one carries the more important role, because both are so vital to the plot.

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