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Sibling rivalry is a prevalent theme in Antigone. In what ways does the relationship between Antigone and Ismene mirror the relationship between Oedipus and Creon? In what ways are the relationships different?
All throughout the play, the characters describe things based on fate. Then, at the end, the Chorus directly challenges Creon and tells him not to kill Antigone. How is Anouilh playing with the original form of Greek tragedy here, and what might be the reason behind the sudden switch from characters being driven by fate to characters having agency?