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How might this statement a man should never be too sure of anything apply to creon?
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What does Creon think that a king should do in 'Antigone'?
That a king needs to rule alone is what Creon thinks that a king should do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon likes having the royal powers all to himself. He does not think that he needs to seek second opinions on anything. In fact, he believes that it is a sign of weakness to look anywhere but to oneself when ruling Thebes.
What is the relationship between the curse Oedipus lays upon Laius' murderer and Creon's statement that these are not idle words?
The contrast between these statements sets up Creon as a foil for Oedipus and highlights Oedipus's hamartia
What is the relationship between the curse Oedipus lays upon Laius murderer and Creon's statement that he doesn't speak idle words?
The contrast between these statements sets up Creon as a foil for Oedipus and highlights Oedipus's hamartia.
What is the relationship between the curse Oedipus lays upon Laius's murderer and Creon's statement that he doesn't speak idle words?
The contrast between these statements sets up Creon as a foil for Oedipus and highlights Oedipus's hamartia.
Why did Creon think that Eteocles should be buried?
Theban King Creon thought that Eteocles should be buried, as a loyal defender of Thebes against the Argive attack. But the King thought that Eteocles' brother Polyneices shouldn't be given the same respect. Creon's rationale was the traitorous support of the Theban Polyneices to the enemies from Argos.
Verbal irony in the play Antigone?
An example of verbal irony in Antigone is the "good Creon". He is actually considered bad by Antigone and therefore her statement is ironic.
What do the people of Thebes say about Antigone's sentence?
They thing it is unjust, but nobody will say anything because they fear Creon
Why does Creon believe Polyneices doesn't deserve to be buried?
Creon believes that Polyneices doesn't deserve to be buried because haha I'm just kidding I'm not going to tell you, you should of read lol I'm kidding, but it's because Creon believes that once an enemy always an enemy and Creon is on the opposing side of Thebes.
Does the chorus leader agree with Creon's final statement in 'Antigone'?
Yes, the chorus agrees with Creon's final statement in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Creon accepts blame for the deaths of his son Prince Haemon and his wife Queen Eurydice. He blames his own reckless foolishness for an upcoming miserable fate. The chorus notes that foolish challenges to the gods catch and trip mortals up when they are old and will feel their divinely ordained miserable punishment the most.
What does creon say about obedient children?
You should obedience them and talk too them and whoop them with a belt
What is Creon's role?
Creon's role is the king.
Which of the following is true Creon is Oedipus's stepfather Creon is Jocasta's brother Jocasta is Creon's aunt Laius was Oedipus's rival?
Creon is Jocasta's brother.
