Antigone, A Tragic Hero in Literature

In the short ancient Greek play entitled, Antigone by Sophocles the reader is introduced to many basic themes and most significantly the prime example of a "tragic hero" in literature, which is exceptionally well incorporated into Sophocles' Antigone. Upon reading this play I personally perceived Antigone to produce all of the characteristics of a tragic hero.
First off, it is very obvious that Antigone is a highly respected character as the play title is bearing her name. She would seem to fit the part in light of the fact that she dies in doing what is morally right. She buries her brother without any regard of what might possibly happen to her.
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