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Creon's descent from power into powerlessness is the great fall in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon begins the play as Thebes' most powerful resident. But he does not rule wisely because he flouts divine will and Theban traditions that promise below-ground burials to all Thebans. But by the end of the play, Creon realizes just how dangerous and foolish it is to offend the gods, who neither forgive nor forget until Creon loses every single person and every single thing that gives his lie personal and professional meaning.
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What are the names of Antigone's parents in 'Antigone'?
Oedipus and Jocasta are the names of Antigone's parents in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is the elder daughter of the monarchs of Thebes. On her mother's side of the family, Antigone knows herself to be the great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Cadmus, Thebes' founding king. On her father's side of the family, she thinks herself to be the granddaughter of Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope.
What is Antigone goddess of?
Antigone isn't a goddess even though she's the great great great great great granddaughter of Poseidon, sea god and brother to Zeus, king of the gods.
Whose hand would Creon prefer to fall from power?
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What is the first choral ode about in the Shakespeare play Antigone?
Antigone is written by Sophocles. It's about how great man is.Shakespeare didn't write Antigone. Sophocles did.
Why is Antigone the hero in 'Antigone'?
That she does great deeds, has great powers and is the main character are reasons why Antigone is the hero in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does the great deed of burying her brother Polyneices. She has great powers of faith in her gods, love for her family and loyalty to her people and their most cherished traditions. She is the main character who affects the course of events and around whom all action centers.
How is the love between Antigone and Haemon in 'Antigone'?
Great is supposed to be the love between Antigone and Haemon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene claims that her sister Antigone and Prince Haemon share a great love. Antigone and her first cousin commit to marriage through a betrothal that is in effect before the play begins. Haemon speaks volumes about Antigone, who never mentions her betrothed.
How do you compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene in 'Antigone'?
Devoted to family but older and more determined versus younger and more vulnerable is a way to compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene love the family into which they are born. They cling to their memories of domestic bliss and public adulation before the great fall of their parents, disgraced King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta. But Antigone benefits from her older years and is more courageous, daring and determined in her defense of family and feeling.
How and why does Antigone fit the profile of a tragic hero in 'Antigone'?
That she does great deeds, has great powers, is the main character and meets with an unfortunate end are the reasons why Antigone fits the profile of a tragic hero in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero is the main character, has great powers and does great deeds. The hero is tragic when life takes an unfortunate turn. Antigone meets the first characterization in that she is heroic as the main character, the owner of great powers of divine loyalty and royal defiance, the doer of the great deed of burying her brother Polyneices. She meets the second characterization in that she is tragic in meeting with the unfortunate end of being buried alive for her great deeds and great powers.
Who is Antigone's love in 'Antigone'?
Haemon is Antigone's love in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. She never makes any reference to him by name. In contrast, Haemon speaks constantly about his betrothed. Additionally, Princess Ismene, Antigone's sister, talks of the great love that Antigone has for Haemon and vice versa.
Who were heroic in 'Antigone'?
Antigone, Haemon, Ismene and Teiresias are heroic in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). Specifically, heroic describes an individual who does great deeds, hold great powers or is the main character. Theban Princess Antigone is heroic as the main character and the doer of the great deed of burying her brother and honoring the gods. But Haemon, Ismene and Teiresias may be said to join her in specific heroic acts of selflessness.
What is the myth background of 'Antigone'?
The story of Oedipus and the fate of the shirtsleeve relatives of the gods is the myth background of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is the daughter of disgraced Theban King Oedipus. She therefore is great-great-great granddaughter of Cadmus, Thebes' founder and first king. As a result, she also is the great-great-great-great-great granddaughter of Poseidon the sea god. Consequently, she is the great-great-great-great-great-great-great granddaughter of Gaia, the mother goddess who through her incest with her son Uranus is the ancestor of gods and heroes.
How is everyone related to Creon?
Except for Teiresias the blind prophet, all of the main characters in 'Antigone' are related to Theban King Creon. Antigone and Ismene are both the nieces and the great nieces of their uncle and great uncle, Creon. Antigone also is Creon's future daughter-in-law through her engagement to Haemon. Antigone's and Ismene's twin brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, are both the nephews and the great nephews of their uncle and great uncle, Creon. Haemon is Creon's only surviving child and heir apparent. He also is Antigone's cousin and fiance. Theban Queen Eurydice is Creon's wife.
