The Fate of Antigone - Essay Example

The story takes a slight twist when the prophet Tiresias predicts a curse if Polynices is not buried and Antigone is not released. The king finally gives in, but this comes a bit late as when Polynices is being buried Haemon’s cry is being heard from the tomb, Antigone dies hanging on a noose (Petterson 18). The fate of Antigone could have been controlled by her in different ways.

First, being aware of the king’s pride as evidenced by his willingness to defy even the gods, she should have not attempted to rebury Polynices. After knowing of the king’s plan to kill her, she should have fled till the king was dead. Thirdly when she was condemned to death, she should not have taken her life. Her death cannot be blamed on the curse because the curse had not yet been spelt. The major role she had that led to her fateful death was committing suicide.