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Creon changes his opinion about burying Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon begins the play ordering that his nephew Polyneices' body be left above-ground. Princess Antigone, Prince Haemon and Teiresias the blind prophet each attempt to get Creon to change his mind and reverse his actions. But the ever stubborn Creon acts upon making the changes only after consuming Polyneices' blood and flesh pollutes the birds offered as ritual sacrifices and thereby angers the gods even further.
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What is the effect of Ismene's reply to Antigone's appeal in 'Antigone'?
An ever strengthened desire to do the deed is the effect of Ismene's reply to Antigone's appeal for help in burying their brother Polyneices in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon, King of Thebes and uncle to the Princesses Antigone and Ismene, refuses to honor god-given guarantees of proper burials and funerary rites to all Thebes. One of the Thebans so affected is the princesses' disloyal dead brother Polyneices. Antigone wants to go ahead and bury Polyneices, Ismene tries to talk her out of it, and Antigone becomes ever more determined to do the deed and to insult Ismene for having a different opinion.
What is Antigone's opinion of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
That he deserves his Theban rights is Antigone's opinion of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices is Theban Princess Antigone's brother. He is the legitimate heir to the Theban throne even though he loses his claim and his throne in the final battle of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. His uncle, King Creon, leaves his body above ground even though all Thebans have god-given rights to below ground burials. Antigone says that Polyneices deserves a hero's burial every bit as much as the one that Creon gives to Eteocles.
What final plea does Ismene make to spare Antigone in 'Antigone'?
That Creon's son loves and will marry her is the final plea that Ismene makes to spare Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon expects to execute his niece Princess Antigone for breaking his law and burying her brother Polyneices. Antigone makes no attempt to change Creon's opinion. But Princess Ismene tries to save her sister's life by reminding Creon of the great love and marriage plans between his niece Antigone and his son Prince Haemon.
Why does Creon decide to release Antigone and properly bury Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Because of the information from Teiresias and through the influence of the chorus leader, Creon decides to release Antigone and properly bury Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban King Creon of the consequences of disobeying divine law and disrespecting the gods. He says that what goes around comes around: the suffering of all Thebes caused by Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead will be visited upon the royal household. Creon is so angry that he does not budge from his hostility towards Teiresias. But he asks the chorus leader for a second opinion and the leader recommends doing what Teiresias says: end the pestilence by burying Polyneices and releasing Antigone.
Does Antigone think through her decision in 'Antigone'?
Yes, Antigone thinks her decision through in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has her defense all ready for her conversations with her sister, Princess Ismene, and with their uncle, King Creon. Her interactions with her relatives in fact function as no more than one-way communications because she has no interest in another opinion. She anticipates the consequences of illegally burying her brother Polyneices and those of not doing so: capital punishment and welcome in the Underworld of the afterlife versus continued problems with Creon's reign and shunning in the afterlife.
What is Antigone's discovery in 'Antigone'?
Realization of the truth about herself and about the opinions of others is the moment of discovery for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's discovery about the opinions of others takes place when Thebans learn of her arrest for burying her dead brother Polyneices. She finds out that Thebans admire her obedience to god-given laws and respect for Theban traditions and all Theban dead. Additionally, Antigone has three moments of discovery about herself:1. In the opening scene, Antigone describes herself as knowing what is right and carrying it out regardless of her sister Ismene's opinion to the contrary.2. In the middle of the play, Antigone describes herself as obligated her entire life to her family in the realms of the living and especially of the dead.3. Towards the end of the play, Antigone describes herself as responsible to her dead brother's body because of that responsibility not being challenged or rivalled by marriage and motherhood, which never take place for her.
Which is better Romeo an Juliet or Antigone?
In my opinion, Antigone. Far more meaningful to me.
What crime does Antigone feel she has to commit?
Antigone feels that she must commit the crime of giving her brother Polyneices a proper burial. The proper rites and rituals of burial are god-given, and can't be changed or legislated. And that isn't just the opinion of Antigone. In fact, this view is shared by many in Thebes. But Antigone's uncle, Theban King Creon, thinks that he can change divine tradition, through the making and enforcing of laws. And so he decrees that henceforth proper burial procedures are to be carried out only for the loyal Theban dead. All others, including Theban collaborators, are to be left above ground and exposed to the elements, dogs, and birds.
What crime has polyneices committed in Creon's opinion?
Polyneices has committed the crime of treason in Creon's opinion because he rebelled against Thebes and fought against his own city. Creon sees this as a betrayal of his allegiance to Thebes and therefore labels him a traitor.
What is Antigone's reaction to Ismene's help in 'Antigone'?
Antigone believes that Ismene is a traitor to her family becausy she doesn't want to help Antigone bury their brother Polynieces. Ismene cares more about herself thatn her brother's afterlife.
In ode 1 what opinion does the chorus express about the importance of law in society in Antigone?
If the laws are broken, the city is broken.
Which opinions does Antigone value more and less in 'Antigone'?
It is the opinion of the gods that Antigone values more than the opinion of mortals in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is faced with a choice between respecting a divine law and disrespecting a royal edict or vice versa. She decides that misery in the Underworld of the lengthy afterlife is worse than any suffering in her fleeting existence in this life. She therefore chooses to prioritize the goodwill of the gods over that of mortals, especially in the case of mortal kings such as her uncle Creon who issues edicts that defy divine will and sacred Theban traditions.
