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That the gods need to be respected and thatThebanbodies need to be buried is the ethical stand that Antigone takes against Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone believes that the gods rule in life and death. In contrast, King Creon considers him the absolute authority figure on life and death in Thebes. He therefore decides that he can deny to his perceived Theban enemies their god-given rights to below ground burials. Antigone finds that disgusting, disrespectful and downright wrong.
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Does gender bias affect creon's decision to stand by his decree?
yes, he does not like the fact that Antigone(being a female) going against his word
How does Haemon respond when Creon says that he will see Antigone die in 'Antigone'?
That that never will happen is Haemon's response when Creon says he will see Antigone die in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon says that he will not stand by and see Princess Antigone killed. He promises that this is the last that Creon, his father and Antigone's intended father-in-law, will see of him. He then goes running out.
Which character is the protagonist in the play Antigone?
The protagonist in the play "Antigone" is Antigone herself. She is the daughter of Oedipus and takes a firm stand against King Creon's edict prohibiting the burial of her brother Polynices. Driven by her moral convictions and loyalty to her family, Antigone defies the law, leading to her tragic downfall and highlighting the conflict between individual conscience and state law.
What is the conclusion about sentencing Antigone to death in 'Antigone'?
That everyone except Creon and the chorus oppose it is the conclusion about sentencing Antigone to death in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict that his niece, Princess Antigone, disobeys. The civil disobedience makes Antigone eligible for the mandatory death sentence. But just about everyone - her aunt Eurydice, her betrothed Haemon, her sister Ismene and Teiresias the blind prophet - oppose Antigone's death. Creon and the chorus basically stand alone in believing that her deed may be correct but that her uncontrolled passionate outbursts earn Antigone her death.
What are Antigone's motives for defying Creon?
Antigone defies Creon primarily out of her loyalty to her family and the divine laws she believes in, prioritizing her duty to bury her brother Polyneices despite Creon's decree. She feels a moral obligation to honor the dead, believing that the laws of the gods supersede human laws. Additionally, her actions reflect her commitment to justice and the belief that she must stand against tyranny. Ultimately, Antigone's motives stem from a deep sense of honor, love, and the conviction that she must uphold what she perceives as right, regardless of the consequences.
Is Creon the only stubborn character in the play?
No, Antigone is as well because she defyed her uncle twice to stand up for what she thought was right.
How is Antigone perceived by the other characters in 'Antigone'?
Negatively by Creon, positively byHaemonand Teiresias, and questioningly by the chorus and Ismene are the ways in which Antigone is perceived by the other characters in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon views Princess Antigone as a foolish lawbreaker who allows her emotions to run wild. Prince Haemon sees Antigone as the defender of divine will and cherished Theban traditions and finds support in that idea from Teiresias the blind prophet and the Theban people. The chorus and Princess Ismene question the way Antigone is willing to stand out in a crowd for her convictions.
How does Creon continue to underrate Antigone's courage and determination in 'Antigone'?
That he believes himself her superior and that he cannot believe that anyone will give up a life for a cause are reasons why Creon underrates Antigone's courage and determination in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon disdains his niece Princess Antigone for her lack of control over her convictions and feelings. He also disparages her ability to stand up under pressure when he likens her to hardened steel that snaps and to a horse or slave that is curbed or whipped. He feels that the fact if not the thought of being buried alive in a cave will be enough to make her change her mind and plead for release.
How does Antigone feel about the chorus in 'Antigone'?
It is unknown what Antigone feels about the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has little interaction with the chorus other than in Scene 4 when she is led to the remote cave in which she will be walled up and buried alive. She makes no insulting or passionate remarks against the chorus members or its leaders. It therefore seems that at best she honors them as her city's wise, respected, accomplished elders and at worst she considers them too afraid to stand up against King Creon and for the gods and Theban traditions until it is too late.
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 the kingly edict and Antigone's moral stand in 'Antigone'?
The pronouncement against burial of the disloyal Theban dead is the kingly edict and the decision not to obey that unjust royal edict is Antigone's moral stand in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict that contradicts a divine commandment and a cherished Theban tradition. He insists that god-given rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials can, should and will be denied to all his perceived enemies. But his niece, Princess Antigone, decides that in burying her brother Polyneices she will obey the divine commandment and disobey the royal edict.
Who is the rebel in the play 'Antigone'?
Antigone is the rebel in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone becomes a rebel by taking a stand against a controversial, unjust, unpopular law that denies god-given burial rights to Thebans. She moves from a position within the established governmental and social framework to outside it when she breaks her uncle King Creon's royal edict of non-burial. That move therefore turns her from a law-abiding citizen to a civilly disobedient rebel.
