a play wrote by Sophocles during an era of change. In that time man was focused on more than the gods or heavenly concerns. A government that was ruled by the people was suggested as opposed to a monarchy that had existed for many years. Freedom of religion was encouraged to be exercised in city-states. These new ideals with each other create complex moral dilemmas. Creon, the new king of Thebes, condemns his son’s fiancé, , to death for her religious beliefs that disagree with Creon’s order. He uses her to set an example for the entire ....