The Shakespearean definition describes a tragedy as a series of works, with the downfall of an otherwise heroic figure. Many tragedies we know describe the evolution of a conflict between the protagonist of the play and a higher force such as fate or society. These characters usually come to a sad or disastrous conclusion. Written by Sophocles, Antigone is a tragedy based in the state of Thebes. The main character Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, the former king of Thebes. The play illustrates his fight to bury his brother Polyneices against the edict of his uncle Creon, the current king of Thebes. The story explains the struggle of a God-fearing protagonist, at the hands of human law. Where his love for family was chosen over his civic duty and gender differences. This essay will first discuss the extent to which Antigone is responsible for his tragic death. This question will be addressed with the help of some major and minor themes explained in this piece. Antigone is responsible for his tragic end. Each state, each country has its own rules. These rules are generated in order to create a better society and control an otherwise disordered society. No matter how important these rules are, they are created to be followed and respected. At the time of the deaths of Eteocles and Polyneices, Creon was the ruler of Thebes. He decides that Eteocles' loyalty should be honored in his death, while Polyneices should be left to rot for his disloyalty. Since Polyneices was considered a traitor and brought shame and dishonesty, the best way to make him pay for the loss of the state is to not bury Polyneices. "When the laws are respected, how proudly its city stands!, when the laws are...... middle of paper ...... Declaration of Independence. This is why the play Antigone remains relevant to the modern society as well as for ancient Greek societies In conclusion, Antigone is portrayed as a strong, defiant and stubborn woman for a play written in the Greek era. Her love for her family pushes her to perform an act against the edicts of the. The state of Thebes by considering all the major themes, actions and individual reasonings The playwright Sophocles can try to show the innocence of Antigone was subjected to the darkest things of the society through which she s. is held with strength and confidence, even though there are some parts where she was submissive which caused her own downfall, it is mainly the sexist society she grew up in that is responsible for her death. 'All in all, it's fair to say that the protagonist of this play was not responsible for his tragic death..