The Tragic Drama of Antigone: Exploring Loyalty, Morality, and Power

TLDRAntigone, the daughter of Oedipus, defies the new king's order to leave her brother's body unburied, illustrating her belief in honoring the gods over mortal laws. She faces death but remains steadfast. Creon, the king, insists on his laws and refuses to show leniency. This arrogance leads to the deaths of everyone he loves. Heymann, engaged to Antigone, tries to convince Creon to be lenient but ultimately disowns his father and dies. The chorus offers narration and judgments throughout the play.