an english dictionary - h

hamartia - the fatal flaw or error

This last week we went to Antigone at the National Theatre.  I'd never read the play or seen anything on it.  Just heard that it was great and something worth participating in.  

I don't think I could now do it justice by trying to explain how amazing it was.  Language is too weak a communicator.

Fate, gain, blind prophets led by children, women being put in their place, wisdom coming from the recognizing and being able to change when you're wrong, honoring parents, obedience, integrity...

When should we stick to something and when should we just let it go?  

What is integrity?

I left the theatre feeling very torn.  My brain was turning in circles.  

Creon had a good point.  He was protecting his country from traitors, something that is noble in its cause.  He was standing for duty and justice.

Antigone had a good point.  How could she leave her beloved brother's body in a field to rot?  She was acting on compassion and familiar love.

I hate it when I can't decide who's right and who's more right.

Is Creon a bad guy or just a wrong guy?

Is Antigone also a Creon?  Being so stubborn that she also lacks wisdom in taking someone else's advice?

Lots to think about.  Lots to think about.