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What are the consequences for Creon when he issues the edict against burial in Antigone?
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Creon makes the decision that honoring Polyneices in any way would be
dangerous for Thebes, so he makes the edict forbidding the burial. When he finds out that Antigone has broken the edict, he makes another choice-to enforce the edict, despite the citizens' suspicion that he is wrong. Creon must face the consequences when first Antigone, then Haimon, and finally Eurydice die, each at their own hand.
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Why is Antigone punished by her uncle in 'Antigone'?
For breaking his law Antigone is punished by her uncle in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict by which Princess Antigone's brother Eteocles is buried as a Theban loyalist but by which her brother Polyneices's corpse is left above ground and exposed to ravaging weather and scrounging wildlife. Antigone has just enough strength to give Polyneices a partial burial. Partial or complete, burial of the enemy dead is a crime punishable by death, and that is exactly how Antigone's uncle punishes her.
Why does Antigone need Ismene's help in burying their brother in 'Antigone'?
That she is not strong enough to give him abelow-ground burial on her own is the reason why Antigone needs Ismene's help in burying their brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's uncle, King Creon, issues an edict whereby loyalists such as Antigone's brother Eteocles are buried while perceived Theban traitors such as Antigone's brother Polyneices are left exposed to ravaging weather and scrounging wildlife. Antigone intends to honor Polyneices' god-given right as a Theban to a below-ground burial and thereby ensure that his body enters intact into the Underworld of the afterlife. She can give him a below-ground burial with Ismene's help, and a partial burial without her sister's assistance.
Who delivers the news about the burial in 'Antigone'?
A nameless guard delivers the news about the burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He knows of its unpopularity for tampering with divine will and cherished Theban traditions. He therefore posts guards who report the first attempt at burying Polyneices and then report the second along with the physical presentation of the perpetrator, Princess Antigone.
How does Antigone reveal her reckless nature?
Antigone doesn't have a reckless nature to reveal. For recklessness involves action without thought of the consequences. And Antigone always is aware of the consequences of disobedience of the inhumane, unfair, unjust, unpopular law that her uncle, Theban King Creon, issues. Instead, she may be described as a risk-taker who goes ahead with what she considers the morally correct choice after weighing the possible consequences.
Why does Antigone assume that Creon's order is directed against her and Ismene in 'Antigone'?
It is against his perceived enemies that Creon issues his order in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He knows that his edict is unpopular since it denies to some but honors to others the god-given rights of all Thebans to below ground burials. He maintains that this is a necessary move to discourage future rebellion. He says that his enemies remain so in death. Enemies should not be treated in the same way as supporters.
Why is Antigone punished by her uncle in 'Antigone'?
For breaking his law Antigone is punished by her uncle in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict by which Princess Antigone's brother Eteocles is buried as a Theban loyalist but by which her brother Polyneices's corpse is left above ground and exposed to ravaging weather and scrounging wildlife. Antigone has just enough strength to give Polyneices a partial burial. Partial or complete, burial of the enemy dead is a crime punishable by death, and that is exactly how Antigone's uncle punishes her.
Why does Antigone need Ismene's help in burying their brother in 'Antigone'?
That she is not strong enough to give him abelow-ground burial on her own is the reason why Antigone needs Ismene's help in burying their brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's uncle, King Creon, issues an edict whereby loyalists such as Antigone's brother Eteocles are buried while perceived Theban traitors such as Antigone's brother Polyneices are left exposed to ravaging weather and scrounging wildlife. Antigone intends to honor Polyneices' god-given right as a Theban to a below-ground burial and thereby ensure that his body enters intact into the Underworld of the afterlife. She can give him a below-ground burial with Ismene's help, and a partial burial without her sister's assistance.
Who delivers the news about the burial in 'Antigone'?
A nameless guard delivers the news about the burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He knows of its unpopularity for tampering with divine will and cherished Theban traditions. He therefore posts guards who report the first attempt at burying Polyneices and then report the second along with the physical presentation of the perpetrator, Princess Antigone.
How does Antigone reveal her reckless nature?
Antigone doesn't have a reckless nature to reveal. For recklessness involves action without thought of the consequences. And Antigone always is aware of the consequences of disobedience of the inhumane, unfair, unjust, unpopular law that her uncle, Theban King Creon, issues. Instead, she may be described as a risk-taker who goes ahead with what she considers the morally correct choice after weighing the possible consequences.
Why does Antigone assume that Creon's order is directed against her and Ismene in 'Antigone'?
It is against his perceived enemies that Creon issues his order in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He knows that his edict is unpopular since it denies to some but honors to others the god-given rights of all Thebans to below ground burials. He maintains that this is a necessary move to discourage future rebellion. He says that his enemies remain so in death. Enemies should not be treated in the same way as supporters.
How does Antigone's flaw lead to her demise in 'Antigone'?
That the penalty is death for the crime that she breaksis the reason why Antigone's flaw leads to her demise in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone chooses to break the law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She carries out her crime in broad daylight. She insults her uncle King Creon who issues the law and determines the punishment.
What two characters face each other in the major conflict in 'Antigone'?
Antigone and Creon are the two characters that face each other in the major conflict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict against burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The edict leaves exposed to wether and wildlife the body of Polyneices, Princess Antigone's beloved brother. Antigone questions the legality of Creon's edict, which contradicts divine guarantees to all Thebans of below ground burials and proper funeral rites.
Why does Creon summon the elders in 'Antigone'?
To tell them about his edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead is the reason why Creon summons the Theban elders in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a law that withholds god-given below-ground burial rights from Thebans who die fighting against Thebes. He expects to enforce the edict to the letter and to punish all violators. He therefore accepts no claim of ignorance of the law and its penalties.
Who changes positions on Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
Creon and the chorus leader change their positions on the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead, among whom is his nephew Polyneices. The chorus leader initially comments that Creon must do what needs to be done to rule. But by the end of the play, Creon backs down because the chorus leader takes a stand and advises that Polyneices' body be buried and that Princess Antigone be released from her live burial for trying to bury her brother.
What are symbols of respect in 'Antigone'?
Burial is a symbol of respect in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, all Thebans have divinely ordained guarantees of below ground burials. Theban King Creon issues an edict that grants only to Theban loyalists these burial rights. His niece Princess Antigone shows respect to her family, her gods and Theban traditions by burying her brother Polyneices whose rights are being denied by Creon's edict.
Who brings Antigone in front of Creon and why in 'Antigone'?
It is the sentry that catches Antigone burying her brother and brings her in front of Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He has sentries posted to make sure that the exposed bodies remain unburied. His niece Princess Antigone is caught burying and anointing her brother Polyneices in direct disobedience of the edict, for which the punishment is death.
What does Antigone tell Ismene she plans to do in the opening scene of 'Antigone'?
That she is going to deliberately disobey a royal edict that carries a death sentence is what Antigone tells Ismene that she will do in the opening scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict against the proper, Theban-style mourning and burying of the disloyal dead. With that edict, he justifies burying his loyal nephew Eteocles and not burying his disloyal nephew Polyneices. But Creon's niece, Theban Princess Antigone, plans to disobey the non-burial law and give her brother Polyneices the same respect in death as her brother Eteocles.
