Metaphor comparison SCR

The governing metaphor in this passage is the comparison of Antigone to a bird. The sentry describes her as a broken down figure screaming in agony over her dead brother. Through this metaphor, a lot is revealed about her character. The fact that she’s so overwhelmed with emotion over her brother even when it is against the law to mourn him shows how much care she has for her family. By risking her own life just so her brother could have a proper burial reveals a sense of deeper love than any normal brother and sister relationship. As the daughter of royalty (Oedipus), most would expect her to be a stuck up princess with no desire for family values only wanting to have the nicest things and be praised beyond belief. But as you see her completely distraught by the fate brought upon her brother, the ideas formed around her characteristics are questioned. The development of her character sees a major change at this part of the play. She goes from a spoiled princess to a loving sister who will do whatever it takes to make sure that her brother is truly honored for his life. A major theme brought into play is the idea of the threat of tyranny and total control of everything in one’s life. Antigone denies this with rebellion and a total disregard for the rules laid out by King Creon. But, the lasting effect of this part on the whole play is the significance of women and the fight that Antigone shows throughout the story which is shown through Creon’s response when he found out it was a girl who committed the crime. With relation of the theme and character development to the metaphor of the bird, what the author tries to represent is the independent spirit of Antigone who does what she wants and what she thinks is best for her and the one’s she loves.