Antigone In ancient Greece, life was full of complicated questions centered on the expanding field of science. Freedom of religion was encouraged to be exercised in city-states and man focused on more than Gods or celestial concerns. As a result, many new ideals and beliefs emerged. These new ideals and beliefs, although well intentioned, often conflicted with each other and created complex moral dilemmas. This was the case with Sophocles' play Antigone, written in this era. In the play, Antigone and Creon fight a philosophical war regarding their ideals. Both base their actions on what they believe is right. The conflict arose when their ideals that supported their actions on the burial of Polyneices clashed, creating a contradiction between morals. Antigone's side of the conflict had a much more divine approach, in contrast to the worldly path Creon chose to take. Antigone believes that Creon is ignoring the laws of heaven by ordering that it be illegal for anyone to provide a proper burial for his brother Polyneices. Antigone's opinion is one that supports the Gods and the laws of heaven. His reasoning is based on his belief that if someone was not given a proper burial, that person would not be accepted into heaven. Antigone was a very religious person and the acceptance of her brother by the Gods was very important to her. Creon's command was personal to Antigone, and his edict invaded her family life as well as that of the gods. An important ideal in ancient Greece was the belief that the government should have no control over matters concerning religious beliefs. In Antigone's eyes, Creon betrayed that ideal by not allowing her to properly bury her brother, Polyneices. He believed that burial was a religious ceremony, and Creon had no power to deny Polyneices that right. Antigone's strong beliefs ultimately led to her death at the hands of Creon. Creon's actions are guided by the ideal that man is the measure of all things. Creon believes that the good of man comes before the Gods. An example of Creon's belief was the unburied body of Polyneices. Creon does not want to honor a man who attempted to invade and conquer his city. He denies burial to Polyneices to show respect for Thebes. From this point of view, Creon's decision to deny burial to Polyneices is entirely right and supports the ideals.