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values. Hegel’s view claims that both sides are right and that both sides are wrong because
they assert that they are exclusively right. Creon's regard for the laws of the city causes
him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey the laws set forth by him,
even if other beliefs, moral or religious, state otherwise. Antigone, on the other hand, hold
the beliefs of the gods in high reverence. She feels that the laws of the gods should be
obeyed above all others, especially when in respect to family.
The concept of divine law can be described as the law of God. Divine law involves
morals and beliefs that are presented by God. Divine law as being the "unwritten laws of
the Gods". This type of law is most likely in effect when the idea of morals are apparent,
such as when a moral decision must be made. This type of decision would probably be
considered right or wrong. Human law is usually set up by the head of a community or by
the governors of the land. They make sure that the law of the land is followed accordingly.
This is apparent in the play Antigone, when Antigone herself disobeys a law that was set
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approach, as opposed to the mundane path Creon chose to travel. For if he had decided to bury Polynices it would show him and his country as
being weak.
Creon, being a new king, wants to prove his abilities as king. Being that this is the case then why
would Creon agree to a burial of a traitor who with a foreign army invaded his homeland
killing his own brother and would have sold his fellow countrymen into slavery. She bases herself on following the law that is set by the Gods.
In the play, Antigone and Creon battle a philosophical war concerning their ideals.
They both base there actions on what they believe is right and wrong. He also wants Thebes to be a great city. Her
reasoning is set by her belief that if someone were not given a proper burial, that person
would not be accepted into heaven. Creon also had stated that one should not place a
friend, in this case a brother, in front of one's country.
“It was Antigone who insisted on disobeying Creon’s edict, and when she was caught, he
felt obliged to punish her, even though she was related to him. They
would think of him as a weak king who can be dishonored without fear of punishment. Creon feels
that if someone dishonors the city in which he rules they must be punished. The people of Thebes supported Antigone but were too scared to do
anything about it.
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