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In the play Antigone what is the four kids names?
Antigone, Ismene, Polyneices, and Eteocles
Who were brothers in 'Antigone'?
The brothers in the play 'Antigone' were Eteocles and Polyneices. They were the brothers of Antigone and Ismene. They both were killed during the recent fight against the enemy from Argos. All four were the children of Oedipus and Jocasta.
What does Antigone tell her sister outside the city gates?
In the play Oedipus, Antigone is the child born of Oedipus and his mother Jocasta. Outside of the city gates, Antigone tells her sister that Eteocles will be buried with full honors as ordered by Creon.
Who is Antigone's aunt?
Antigone's aunt is Jocasta. Jocasta is the sister of Creon, who becomes the ruler of Thebes after the deaths of Antigone's brothers, Eteocles and Polynices. She is also the mother of Oedipus, making her Antigone's maternal grandmother as well. This complex family dynamic is central to the themes of fate and tragedy in Sophocles' play "Antigone."
Who are the two brothers of Antigone?
The two brothers of Antigone are Eteocles and Polyneices. Although the play 'Antigone' doesn't say so, the brothers are also twins. They power-share the throne following the disgrace of their father, Theban King Oedipus. At a certain point, the two disagree. Eteocles remains loyal to Thebes. But Polyneices takes up arms with invaders from Argos. The two end up killing each other in the bloody battle that ensues.
What role does Creon play in 'Antigone'?
Theban King Creon plays two main roles in the play 'Antigone'. Dramatically, he plays the role of the villain. Functionally, he plays the role of head of state.
Which one of Antigone's brothers is the younger brother in 'Antigone'?
Polyneices is younger than Eteocles in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, no such information is given in the play. But information from other sources indicates that the twin brothers both inherit the throne after the disgrace of their father, Theban King Oedipus. The twins are supposed to share royal powers by alternating years of rule. Eteocles gets to occupy the throne first and then refuses to hand the powers over to Polyneices when the first year is up. The assumption therefore is that Eteocles is the first-born of the twins since he is first of the two to wear the Theban crown.
What are the two plays associated with 'Antigone'?
"Oedipus the King" and "Oedipus at Colonus" are the two plays that are associated with the play "Antigone."Specifically, all three of the plays were written by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E>). Antigone was the daughter of disgraced Theban King Oedipus. The three plays tell the story of what happens to Oedipus and his children and half-siblings Antigone, Eteocles, Ismene and Polyneices.
Which of Oedipus's children was mentioned in the play?
All four of Oedipus' children were mentioned in the play 'Antigone'. Oedipus and Jocasta, who was both his mother and his wife, had twin sons named Eteocles and Polyneices. The twins were named as the kings who killed each other, because they couldn't agree to alternate years of rule. Oedipus and Jocasta had two daughters named Antigone and Ismene. Ismene was a survivor, whereas Antigone was a terminal risk taker.
What decree concerning the bodies of Eteocles and Polyneces does Creon make just before Antigone begins?
he says that it is illegal for anyone to bury polynieces because he is a traitor towards thebes. at the end of the play we find out that he really says this because one of his sons is killed by polynieces army in the war between eteocles and polyniceces
Who are king Creon's nephews?
King Creon's nephews are Eteocles and Polyneices, the sons of Oedipus and Jocasta. In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, they are central figures in the conflict that leads to their tragic deaths, as they fight for control of Thebes. Eteocles defends the city, while Polyneices seeks to reclaim his share of the throne, leading to their deadly confrontation.
Who is Ismene in the play 'Antigone'?
The sister of Antigone is who the character Ismene is in the play "Antigone."Specifically, that blood relationship also makes her the sister of the decreased twins, Theban Kings Eteocles and Polyneices. It also makes her the daughter of disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. It makes her the niece of currently reigning Theban King Creon. Finally, women do not rule in Thebes, but she is in the direct line of descent from Cadmus, Founder and first King of Thebes.
