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That Creon needs to listen to his son and that Haemon needs to respect his father is what the chorus leader says in the third scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon meets with his father, King Creon. He notes that the best rulers listen to other opinions and look at the consequences of their policies. Creon objects to everything that Haemon says. Haemon resorts to anger and disrespect. The chorus leader suggests that father and son need to listen to and respect each other.
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What is the chorus' reaction to Antigone's plight in her final scene in 'Antigone'?
That she is to blame for her own predicament is the chorus' reaction to Antigone's plight in her final scene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus reminds Theban Princess Antigone of her own choices. They say that respect for the gods is important, but does not entail offense to royal rulers. They state that Antigone's willful spirit and uncontrolled passion put her on the road to her death by live burial.
What does the chorus leader say about Antigone's fate in the second scene of 'Antigone'?
That she is as foolish, uncompromising, uncontrolled and unlucky as her father is what the chorus leader says about Antigone's fate in the second scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader makes his first observation on her foolishness and unluckiness when he sees that Theban Princess Antigone is escorted by armed guard into her uncle King Creon's presence. He makes his second observation on her lack of conciliation and self-control when Antigone openly admits her guilt. At the end of Antigone's and Creon's interaction, the chorus sings of Antigone's fateful descent from cursed parents and ancestors.
What does the chorus leader say about Oedipus in 'Antigone'?
It is only in the second scene that the chorus leader mentions Oedipus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader is present for Theban Princess Antigone's interrogation by her uncle King Creon. He is quick to cast judgment. He observes that Antigone is very much like her father, disgraced King Oedipus, in her lack of luck and self-control.
How does the chorus see Creon at the beginning of the first scene in 'Antigone'?
It is as the victor that the chorus sees Creon at the beginning of the first scene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus gathers because they have a royal summons. They know that information will be shared. They look forward to hearing what Creon has to say since he is on the winning side of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession.
What does Creon say about the supremacy of the state in 'Antigone'?
That the States has to be number one in ensuring the priority concerns of order and security is what Creon says about the supremacy of the state in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon gives his view on the state in the first scene with the chorus of Theban elders, the second scene with his niece Princess Antigone, and the third scene with his son Prince Haemon. He maintains that Thebes survives because of the loyalty of Thebans to their rulers. That loyalty recognizes the critical role of the State in the security of Thebes and the well being of its people.
What do the choral odes say about Antigone's fate in 'Antigone'?
That she is the cursed and that her behavior does not make her fate better are what the choral odes say about Antigone's fate in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is described and self-described as the cursed daughter of a cursed royal house. The chorus is not sympathetic to Antigone's downfall. In fact, chorus members observe that like father, like daughter Antigone gets the fate that her uncontrolled behavior wins for her.
What does Creon say is the greatest evil that society faces in 'Antigone'?
It is disobedience that Creon says is the greatest evil that society faces in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon expects to be obeyed. He lets Princess Antigone, the chorus leader, Prince Haemon and Teiresias the blind prophet all know his expectations. He spells out his feelings on disobedience and obedience most clearly and fully in the third scene when he interacts with his son Haemon.
What does Antigone say about the blasphemy of her birth in 'Antigone'?
That she is the daughter of a son who marries his motheris what Antigone says about the blasphemy of her birth in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone mentions her parents during her first and third onstage appearances. In the prologue, she refers to her father's "mother wife." In the third scene, she sums the relationship up with a quick description of the "horrors" of a mother slumbering next to her own son
What does Antigone say about the true feelings of the chorus in 'Antigone'?
That they feel the way that she does but dare not contradict Creon is what Antigone says about the true feelings of the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone stands alone in her open defiance of King Creon's person and his laws. But she represents her view as that of the silent majority. She points to the chorus of Theban elders and to the Theban people as subjects who oppose the non-burial edict but hesitate to brave her uncle's fierce, swift temper.
Does the chorus take a position in the argument between Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?
Yes, the chorus takes a position in the argument between Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from Thebes' accomplished, respected, wise elders. The members therefore have closer ties to the reigning monarch than to any other character in Thebes. They indeed find nothing good to say about Theban Princess Antigone, whom they characterize as emotionally out of control as her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus.
How many people does Creon say have contempt and break his law in the third scene of 'Antigone'?
It is just one person whom Creon says have contempt and break his law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon announces the statistic at the beginning of his interaction with his son Prince Haemon in the third scene. He identifies his niece Princess Antigone as the sole lawbreaker. He says that he must promise her to show that he means what he says and says what he means.
What does the chorus say about leadership in 'Antigone'?
That the king leads is what the chorus says about leadership in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders accepts that the king must do what he sees fit. But the members caution that the king does not rule alone. They indicate that a king needs to consider different viewpoints and policy impacts. But what they prioritize is harmony with divine will.
