• The conflict between Antigone and Creon: Creon has ordered that Polynices, Antigone's brother, should not be buried because he was a traitor to Thebes. Antigone defies Creon's order and buries Polynices, which leads to her arrest and eventual death.
• The conflict between Antigone and Ismene: Ismene, Antigone's sister, urges her not to defy Creon's order, but Antigone refuses to listen. This conflict highlights the difference between the two sisters' personalities and their views on duty and loyalty.
• The conflict between Antigone and the Chorus: The Chorus, a group of Theban elders, initially supports Antigone's decision to bury Polynices, but they later come to believe that she has gone too far in defying Creon. This conflict illustrates the tension between the individual and the state, and the importance of finding a balance between the two.
• The internal conflict within Antigone: Antigone is torn between her duty to her brother and her duty to the state. She knows that Creon's order is unjust, but she also knows that defying him will have serious consequences. This internal conflict is what drives the play forward and makes Antigone such a tragic figure.