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A Surreal World Both Antigone, by Sophocles, and Blood Wedding, by Federico Garcia Lorca have similar fantastical elements that help guide the story to it's conclusion. The use of magical characters in the plays is symbolic of vision and true sight, breaking of norms, and lighting up societal flaws. Not only does the use of magic illuminate critical themes in the play but it also increases dramatic tension in plays, and can help establish a strong sense of tone. However, there are significant differences; whereas in Antigone, Teiresias is a positive force that sees metaphysically, the Moon in Blood Wedding is a positive force that sees physically. In both Antigone and Blood Wedding, the most surrealistic elements of the plays, Tieresias and the Moon respectively, are centered around sight and seeing. This is illustrated numerous times in the character's dialogue, as well as in the central themes and symbolism of...

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