Why does Antigone Kill Herself? a Study on Divine Laws and Personal Integrity
Words: 1066 Pages: 4 2139Antigone's Suicide: Context and Implications “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live” (Cousins). Instead of preserving life, Antigone decides to stay true to her inner qualities that make her, her. Backtracking a bit, Sophocles’ Antigone is about a young maiden who suddenly loses both her brothers, Eteoclês and Polyneicês in a bloody war. Polyneicês has invaded Thebes to overthrow Eteoclês, and the battle between the brothers ultimately leads […]