Journal: Word Choice

Journal: Word Choice
Creon uses the word "happiness" very often. This idea of one being satisfied in life reflects Creon's character as well as Antigone's character. Anouilh uses the term to help the reader understand what Creon and Antigone want out of life. Creon believes that happiness can be achieved and therefore pushes the idea on others. Antigone believes that only a select few obtain happiness and only find it when they peacefully lay at rest in the afterlife. This outlines the manner in which both of the characters act and how each of them end up in the story.

Anoulih's usage of ambiguous terms allows the reader to feel uncertain about the characters and their motives. When he uses these terms, it is hard to relate to exactly the character is trying to say and what the message Anouilh is trying to convey. The lack of details and clarity provides some wiggle room for the reader to make their own conclusions to some degree and extent. The terms often leave room for an opinion other than what the writer was originally expressing.