Antigone Conflict

Conflict in Antigone is described as political.

Introduction

Antigone is an instructive story of hazards of integration of the public life and personal life. Sophocles clearly illustrated that religion was mandatory in ancient Greek government. Things like funerals and final ritual were seen as customs to be managed within the household circle. Ancient Greeks strongly affirm that the body of the departed being is to be bury otherwise it will not get eternal peace and will pass on to underworld. Leaving someone out to rot after his death was perceived as the most cruel punishment. According to Greek political values, it was ...