To go and bury Polyneices and free Antigone from the stone chamber.
To go and bury Polyneices and free Antigone from the stone chamber.
The choragus convinces Creon to reconsider his harsh stance against Antigone and the consequences of his edict. By appealing to reason and emphasizing the importance of compassion and the will of the gods, the choragus urges Creon to show mercy and avoid further tragedy. Ultimately, the choragus advocates for a more balanced approach to leadership and justice.
The Choragus convinces Creon to reconsider his harsh stance against Antigone. He urges Creon to show mercy and listen to the counsel of the people, highlighting the importance of compassion and the consequences of stubbornness. Ultimately, the Choragus emphasizes that wisdom lies in humility and flexibility in leadership.
choragus
The choragus typically serves as a mediator and voice of reason in Greek tragedies. In responding to Creon and Haemon's arguments, the choragus often acknowledges the validity of both sides, highlighting Creon's authority and the importance of law, while also recognizing Haemon's passionate plea for compassion and the need for balance between governance and human emotion. Ultimately, the choragus may advocate for a middle ground, suggesting that wisdom lies in finding harmony between rigid authority and the voices of the people.
Creon's edict defied moral law.
The messenger tells Creon that the buriels were dugged, but does not tell Creon who did though.
That Antigone was found burying her brother.
The guards tell Creon that someone has tried to properly bury Polyneices by covering him with some dirt.
Chorus leader Creon urges Creon to act quickly because the situation in Thebes is dire, with the city suffering from the consequences of a curse and unrest among the people. He emphasizes that swift action is crucial to resolve the crisis and restore order. The urgency reflects the need to address the unfolding events before they escalate further.
Haemon and Creon are both characters in Antigone by Sophocles. Haemon visits his father, Creon, to tell him not to kill Antigone.
That he distrusts him, must make an example of him and needs to kill before being killed are the reasons why Oedipus insists that he must kill Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus believes himself the intended victim of a planned coup by Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, and Teiresias the blind prophet. He concludes that Creon covets all the royal powers. He therefore decides that Creon must be made an example of, to prevent future treachery by Creon and others who are like-minded in wanting what Oedipus has. He also fears for his own life if he does not kill Creon first.