Are people justified in breaking the law to save the life of a family member? Many times the presence of laws prohibits people from doing what is right. Whether in cases where someone is trying to save a life or serve the greater good of the community, laws may not be helpful or conducive to resolving the situation. Throughout history, many laws have been broken to bring redemption to corrupt situations. Sophocles, a Greek playwright, emphasizes the importance of laws, but also mentions appropriate situations for breaking the law. The play Antigone, written by Sophocles, demonstrates these certain circumstances in which it is right to break the law. Although laws should be respected to maintain a well-organized society, some situations indicate that it is okay to break the law to bring full justice. Even though Creon forbids a proper burial for Polynieces, Antigone challenges him to bring honor and recognition to her brother. . In scene 1, Antigone suggests that her act of rebellion is acceptable by opposing Creon and supporting her brother. Antigone “denies nothing” (i.ii.116), and is willing to die out of respect for her brother. His bold statement implies that family is a substantial reason for breaking the law. Despite the problems her family has caused her, Antigone remains faithful to her family. He takes impulsive actions to uphold his family's honor. Antigone defends her actions by revealing how the law interferes in family matters. His behavior clarifies his morals, which concern the idea that family is a legitimate reason to challenge higher authorities, and his thoughts on family and its meaning. Although Creon's law may be considered irrational, he believed that it was the right decision at the time. To keep...... at the center of the paper ......and of his brother and his culture. Antigone demonstrates the importance of tradition and rights by standing up to Creon and breaking the law, even though her decisions may have caused chaos. While laws should be respected and respected in society, particular circumstances justify the means of breaking the law. Laws exist solely to manage and regulate societies, but the flexibility of laws should be recognized when morality is involved. While the purpose of these statutes is beneficial, it is acceptable to go against the law for various reasons. It is acceptable to break the law if these reasons are rational and provide benefits to others. When a complex situation arises, one should follow one's conscience rather than following the law and abiding by its restrictions. Although laws must be respected, exceptions can be made with the support of moral and ethical values.