Conflicting values ​​in AntigoneIn the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon and Antigone have distinct and contradictory values. Creon's respect for the laws of the city pushes him to abandon all other beliefs. He believes that everyone must obey the laws he has stated, even if other beliefs, moral or religious, say otherwise. Antigone, for her part, holds the beliefs of the gods in great veneration. She believes that the laws of the gods must be respected above all others, especially when it comes to family. Creon has very strong opinions about the laws of the city and the laws he has passed. His method of enforcing them is very strict. Creon orders that Polyneices not be buried because of his dishonor to Thebes. Additionally, if anyone is caught burying him, they will be killed for disobeying his order. Polonieces is Antigone's brother. He is punished because he attacked Thebes and betrayed Creon and the people of Thebes. Creon's harsh punishment of those who disobey the law causes many to fear him and dare not oppose him. An example is Ismene's respect for Creon's laws. She tries to dissuade her sister from burying her brother because of what might happen to her if Creon found out that she opposed him. Ismene says "We must obey them.....I yield to those in authority"(5). Not only do the people of Thebes obey the city's laws because of their fear, but also because it is a shame to dishonor the king. To go against the king's claims and dishonor the law is to die a more shameful death than that of Antigone's mother and father (59-60). Antigone does not want to leave her brother without a proper burial. Her belief is to show respect and love to her brother, she must bury him. His beliefs in “The sacred laws which Heaven honors” are far more important than those set by the king (Antigone 78). She believes that the king cannot override his belief in the gods. Antigone is very attached to the idea of ​​burying her brother against Creon's orders. She refused to reconsider her opinion even when she was confronted by the king and sentenced to death. Antigone's reasoning is: "It was not Zeus who issued this decree, nor have the powers that reign among the dead imposed such laws on mankind; nor could I think that one of your decrees - a man - can override the laws of Heaven Unwritten and unchanged."(450-455).