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.
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.
Creon thinks the Sentry has buried the body of Polynices.
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!
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.
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.
Creon thinks that the sentry is been resposible for burying the body.
Sentry
The guard and sentry report it to him.
The Sentry informs Creon that Polyneices' body has been buried, despite Creon's decree prohibiting it. The body was covered with dust, and it appears that someone has defied the law and given him a proper burial. This news frustrates Creon and leads him to suspect that there may be a conspiracy against his authority. The Sentry expresses fear of the consequences, as he is worried about the repercussions of this act.