Journal 3:
The elements of tragedy in Medea are very similar. In the plays Oedipus and Medea, both tragic heroes bring about their own downfall, both of their ends are determined by fate and pity and fear are invoked in the audience which helps the audience to relate to the characters and the plot. Media does not act out of selflessness nor does she try to have vengeance for others but instead all of her motives are centered around herself. Oedipus's actions and attempts are for the greater good of the community and the city, not as much for himself. They both are very emotional and have a great amount of pain and suffering in their lives that affects everyone around them. They both are susceptible to error and use their free will which ultimately determines their fate. Overall, Medea and Oedipus are both very similar tragic characters.
- Symbol - money: The symbol of money in Antigone is used for Creon to use as an excuse for what is really the reason he has become so power hungry. He speaks about the negative effects of money on the society in order to change the direction of the irresponsibility from him to the people. In this way, Creon gets away with any sense of injustice or immorality because he just "blames it on the money".
- Foreshadow - "He is my brother and -- deny as you will --" (61): This is foreshadowing the possibility that Ismene will deny taking any part in burying her brother when Antigone is caught. This shows the different character types of the two women as well as how they both will act under deathly penalties.
- Personification - "Rough talk flew thick and fast..." (72): The effect of this statement is to emphasize how quickly rumors and information spread throughout the guards and how important the words were.
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