Moral Values Analysis in Sophocles’s Antigone

Although drama and its content regarding moral and ethical dilemma, has long since been explored, yet. There are still remains a need for systematic frameworks to analyze how moral principles are conveyed through narrative and character in dramatic plays. Wayne’s (2003) stated that Traditional literary analysis often lacks this consistent criterion for identifying and categorizing moral values in dramatic texts. Hence, this study aims to identify and analyze the moral values contained in the play by applying Tony Buzan's (2003) framework of eleven categories of moral values to Sophocles' classic tragedy Antigone. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this study investigates how values such as honesty, courage, compassion, and sincerity are embedded in the dialog, character actions, and dramatic structure of the play. The results of the analysis show that all eleven of Buzan's moral values are present in Antigone, with bravery (20%) being the most dominant, followed by thankfulness (12.50%), respect (12.50%), love and affection (12.50%), trustworthiness (10.00%), honesty (7.50%), compassion (7.50%), sincerity (7.50%), humility (7.50%), with tolerance and friendliness both have (5.00%) percentage from 40 samples of data. The central conflict between divine law and state authority, played out by the characters Antigone and King Creon, creates a strong moral context for ethical reflection. By combining modern analytical frameworks and ancient literary works, this study offers a replicable method for the analysis of moral values in literature and demonstrates the ability of drama to reflect ethical complexities across time