The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
The news of Polyneices' body being left unburied was brought to Creon by the sentry. The sentry reported that someone had defied Creon's orders and buried Polyneices, which led to Creon's anger and the subsequent investigation to find the culprit.
Creon thinks the Sentry has buried the body of Polynices.
That she is caught violating the law is the reason why the sentry leads Antigone into Creon's presence in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks her uncle King Creon's law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She buries her brother Polyneices' body before guards are posted. She comes back to check on her work and is captured. The sentry escorts to be interrogated and sentenced by Creon.
He orders the sentry to find out who is burying polyneices because he had strict orders to not bury him. Then the sentry brings Creon's niece Antigone in and sentences her to death.
Antigone. Sentry sees Antigone bury her brother, Polyneices, and is appalled. He takes her to Creon who says that is Antigone is involved in this crime, her sister, Ismene must be following too!
When the sentry comes before Creon, he is visibly anxious and fearful, knowing that he must deliver bad news about the burial of Polyneices, which is against Creon's decree. He speaks cautiously, trying to appease Creon and avoid his wrath. The sentry's demeanor reflects his understanding of the serious consequences of the situation, highlighting the tension between duty and fear of authority. Ultimately, he feels trapped between his obligation to report the offense and his desire to escape punishment.
The Sentry brings Antigone before Theban King Creon. The Sentry previously tells the King of the illegal, partial burial of the corpse of Polyneices the traitor. The coating of dust is removed from the body, and the Sentry sets up guard over all of the corpses that are left above ground and exposed to the weather, the dogs, and the birds. Antigone comes back to check up on her brother's body. She finds her work undone, and starts to redo the appropriate rites and rituals. But she's stopped short, arrested, and brought before her uncle, the King.
Creon thinks that the sentry is been resposible for burying the body.
Sentry
The guard and sentry report it to him.
The sentry is afraid to bring news of the burial to Creon because he fears punishment for failing to prevent it, as Creon has strictly prohibited the burial of Polyneices. His fears are justified, given Creon's harsh stance on disobedience. When the sentry finally reports the news, Creon accuses him of being complicit in the act, suggesting that if he had done his job properly, the burial would not have occurred. This accusation reflects Creon's paranoia and desire to maintain control over the situation.