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Above ground throughout most of the play and below ground just before the end is where Polyneices' body is in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Polyneices is denied his god-given rights to a proper below-ground burial and Theban-style funeral rites. This means that his body is left above ground and exposed to the ravages of weather, dogs and birds. But just before the play's end, whatever body parts remain are collected and placed reverently below ground.
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What is the scene in which Antigone buries Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
By scenes 1-2 Antigone buries and reburies Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone announces in the play's Prologue her intent to bury her brother Polyneices. By Scene 1 Polyneices' body partially is buried under a layer of dust. King Creon. By Scene 2 the body is re-buried, and Antigone is arrested for being the perpetrator.
Who refuses to help Antigone bury the body in 'Antigone'?
Ismene refuses to help Antigone bury the body in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene is the younger sister of Princess Antigone and of twin brothers Eteocles and Polyneices. Eteocles and Polyneices kill each other, and Eteocles receives a below-ground burial and proper funeral rites, both of which are denied to Polyneices. Antigone wants to bury Polyneices and will have to do so alone since Ismene refuses to help.
Who helped bury Polyneices?
Polyneices' sister, Antigone.
What does Antigone plan to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Give him a proper burial and Theban-stylefuneral rites is what Antigone plans to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the gods guarantee all Thebans of below-ground burials and funeral rites. Theban Princess Antigone's brother Polyneices is being denied these rights by a law recently issued by Antigone's uncle, King Creon. Antigone plans to give Polyneices a below-ground burial if her sister Ismene helps or a partial burial if Ismene refuses. Either way, Polyneices' body will be considered buried in compliance with Theban traditions.
What does Antigone want to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Bury him and give him proper funeral rites is what Antigone wants to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' body is being denied its rights as a Theban's corpse to a below-ground burial and Theban-style funeral rights. With help, Theban Princess Antigone, Polyneices' sister, can give him a below-ground burial. Without it, she can cover him with a layer of dust and anoint him with liquid from a special ewer.
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.
What does Creon say happens to Polyneices' body in 'Antigone'?
That it is buried is what Creon says happens to Polyneices' body in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon refuses to allow the bodies of his nephew Polyneices and of the other disloyal Theban dead to be buried. He requires re-exposure of Polyneices' body both times that it is partially buried by Princess Antigone. But he ultimately reverses his non-burial edict. He says that the proper burial is done.
Is Antigone accused of burying the body of Polyneices?
Yes, Antigone is accused of burying the body of her brother Polyneices. The accusations come from the direct observation of the Sentry and from Theban King Creon's acceptance of the Sentry's testimony as true. The accusations also come from the very proud confession of the crime's commission by Antigone herself.
What are the names of Antigone's brothers?
Antigone's brothers are Eteocles and Polyneices.
What symbolizes the burial of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
A covering of dust over the body and the pouring of ritual oil symbolize the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not have the strength to give her brother Polyneices a proper below-ground burial. But it is acceptable to give him a partial burial. The first part of the partial burial is achieved by covering Polyneices' body with dirt until no body part or clothing or accessory is visible. It is time-consuming, but do-able by Antigone. The second part is pouring ritual oil from a bronze ewer over the body.
Why is Antigone committed to burying her brother Polyneices In Antigone.?
love for her family
How does Antigone bury her brother Polyneices?
By giving him an above ground, partial burial through covering him with a layer of dust and by conducting proper funeral services through anointing his body with ritual liquids are how Antigone buries her brother Polyneices.
