Confidence votes 210. Antigone is considered a tragic hero, because tragic heroes have several qualities: They are royal, they have a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall, they have an unhappy ending, and lastly the character is worthy of concern. First, Antigone is royalty. This is shown through her bloodline in several ways.
The down feathers of eider ducks provide insulation due to lack of barbules and ability to fluff. Infrared image of a goose, showing its insulating capacities. Down feather structure is important for insulating properties. Eiders insulate their arctic nests with down feathers. Click/tap images for attribution and license information.
The unique properties of down means special care needs to be taken when washing. These instructions are for washing in a machine. 1. Before washing your down jacket brush off any loose mud or dirt. Do up any zips or velcro and close any flaps. If possible turn the jacket inside out. 2.It is best to wash your down jacket with a cleaner specifically designed for down or technical outerwear. Household detergents and softeners can damage the down and feathers and also strip the fabric of its water resistant coating (if applicable).. Set the washing machine to a cold wash on a delicate or wool cycle (or the equivalent gentle setting). 5. Pour the appropriate amount of cleaner into the detergent compartment (this will be 60ml if using our Wash nâ Proof product).