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Supportive of Creon is the chorus' attitude and the most accomplished, respected and senior members of Thebes is whom the chorus represents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the chorus draws its members from twelve (12) of the city's highest and most respected achievers among the city's senior citizens. One member functions as the leader. He gets to interact directly with the other characters.
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Whom does the chorus blame for Antigone's trouble in 'Antigone'?
Antigone is the person whom the chorus blames for her trouble in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus blames Theban Princess Antigone's stubbornly passionate contrariness in showing no respect to King Creon in terms of his laws and in terms of his person as her uncle, sovereign and intended father-in-law. But at the same time, the chorus charges Antigone's parents with serving as improper role models. The chorus also concedes that Antigone's personality is hardened by her family's uphill struggle against multiplying, relentless divine curses against the Theban royal house.
To whom does the choral leader compare Antigone in her scene with Creon in 'Antigone'?
It is to her father that the chorus leader compares Antigone in her scene with Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader describes Theban Princess Antigone as the passionate daughter of a passionate father. He expresses the concern that like her father, Antigone plunges into the midst of trouble without any thought of compromise, flexibility or reconciliation. Antigone's father is disgraced Theban King Oedipus.
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.
What happens when Creon sentences Antigone to death in 'Antigone'?
The chorus questioning the same sentence forIsmene is what happens when Creon sentences Antigone to death in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus believe Theban Princess Antigone guilty of willfully breaking her uncle King Creon's law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The members do not appear to have a problem with the death penalty that Creon enforces. But they object to punishing Antigone's sister, Princess Ismene, whom they consider completely uninvolved from beginning to end with Polyneices' unlawful burial.
What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?
Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.
What are the old men's view in 'Antigone'?
That of the experienced, respected elders of Thebes is what the old men's view is in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus is made up of Theban elders, one of whom is the designated leader. The chorus applies its considerable education, experience and expertise to entertaining the audience, interpreting the interactions, and summarizing the action. The chorus does not interfere with the interactions among the characters even though they give their opinions. Chorus opinions almost invariably start out on the side of the status quo.
Whom does Creon assemble at the beginning of 'Antigone'?
It is the chorus that Creon assembles at the beginning of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus is made up of Theban elders. The elders are Thebes' most accomplished and respected senior citizens. They act to keep the audience entertained, informed about the play's characters and events, and instructed in the play's moral.
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.
How does the chorus leader impact the characters in Episode 3 of 'Antigone'?
The chorus leader has no impact on the characters - other than possibly Ismene - in Episode 3 of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader comments on the interaction between Theban King Creon and his son, Prince Haemon while doing nothing to stop its ultimate breakdown. Likewise, the leader comments on Princess Antigone's preparation for her death march, but does nothing to make Antigone feel better about, or escape from, her fate. But in contrast, he may make a difference regarding Princess Ismene.In fact, Creon talks about the death sentence to whomsoever is guilty of burying his nephew Polyneices. The leader asks Creon if he indeed means death for both the guilty Antigone and the innocent Ismene. This is a clue that Creon picks up on, and he decides to spare the life of Ismene, whom he describes as wise since birth, but not to pardon Antigone, whom he describes as foolish since birth.
What side of the war does the chorus favor in 'Antigone'?
The Theban defenders is the side of the war favored by the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus is made up of Theban elders. They have a more or less conservative role to play in that they tend to support the current powers. Ironically, they back Theban King Creon and Eteocles, both of whom are responsible for the civil war through their grabbing all royal powers and denying Polyneices' legitimate claim to the Theban crown and throne.
In Antigone name the 4 gods whom The chorus names?
In "Antigone," the Chorus invokes several gods, including Zeus, the king of the gods, who represents divine authority; Apollo, associated with prophecy and truth; Dionysus, symbolizing life and death; and Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare. These deities embody the moral and divine laws that the characters grapple with throughout the play. Their references underscore the themes of fate, justice, and the consequences of defying divine law.
Whom does Antigone bury in 'Antigone'?
Polyneices is the person whom Antigone buries in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices is Theban Princess Antigone's brother. His body is left above ground at the end of the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. Antigone decides to give her brother's body the below ground burial to which he is entitled as a Theban native.
