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It is with Antigone that Haemon sides when he talks to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon says that kings do not rule alone and that they must consider the insights of others and the impacts of their actions. He suggests that King Creon, his father and Princess Antigone's intended father-in-law, needs to accept second, opposing opinions on the recent edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He also tells him that in this case, Antigone and the Theban people have right on their side and that Creon does not.
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Who warns Creon not to retaliate against Antigone in 'Antigone'?
It is Haemon who warns Creon not to retaliate against Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.C. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon loves his first cousin and bride-to-be Princess Antigone. He meets with his father King Creon in an attempt to get him to pardon Antigone for breaking the royal edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. Haemon warns his father that all Thebes is on Antigone's side but fear Creon so much that they keep silent despite building anger and opposition to Creon's rule.
What are Haemon's arguments to defend his future bride in 'Antigone'?
That opposing opinions can be insightful and that Antigone has the gods, reason and Thebes on her side are among Haemon's arguments to defend his future bride in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon argues that policies benefit from the insights of different opinions and from analysis of their impacts. He insists that Princess Antigone, his betrothed and beloved first cousin, is incorrect in honoring the gods, burying her brother Polyneices and questioning Creon's edict of non-burial. He maintains that he, the gods and all Thebes are on Antigone's side.
What action does Creon take as a result of heamon visit?
As a result of Haemon's visit, Creon initially stands firm in his decision to execute Antigone for defying his edict. However, Haemon's passionate plea for reason and compassion prompts Creon to reconsider his stance, revealing a more conflicted and vulnerable side. Ultimately, he reluctantly agrees to delay Antigone's punishment, though his pride and authority still heavily influence his decisions. This moment highlights the tension between familial loyalty and rigid adherence to law.
Whose side does the Choragos take in Scene 2 of 'Antigone'?
Scene 2 of 'Antigone' is devoted to the conversation between Haemon and his father, Theban King Creon. The Chorus Leader, who's called 'Choragos', doesn't side with anyone. Instead, throughout the father and son interaction, the Leader rephrases the good points that each one makes. He progresses from a conviction that Creon speaks wisely to doubt as to whether there's wisdom in Creon's words. He likewise progresses from a conviction that Haemon speaks wisely to surprise over the son's anger against his own father and his own king. The closest that the Leader gets to taking a side is at the very end of the scene. The King clearly says that Haemon won't be able to save either of his first cousins, Antigone and Ismene, from death. But the Leader goes ahead and asks if the King really intends to put both of his nieces to death. The King then backs down and specifies that Antigone, as the perpetrator of the offense against the state, will be executed, but Ismene won't.
How many people died at Antigone?
In the beginning of the Antigone play there are the two brothers that died in battle against one another. Polyneices and Eteocles whom are the brothers of Antigone and Ismene. Towards the end of the play Antigone commits suicide by hanging herself with her halter after being isolated in a chamber by Creon (her uncle i think). After seeing Antigone dead, Haemon (Haimon - who loves Antigone) commits suicide by stabbing himself in the side with his own sword. Once the messenger spreads the word of Haemon's death his mother, Eurydice, commits suicide while cursing her husband Creon's name. I believe she stabbed herself in the heart. Ismene should still be alive at the end of the play all though they do not really say if she is or not. -Five people total die in Antigone that I know of.
Can the title be 'Creon and Antigone' for 'Antigone'?
No, the title cannot be "Creon and Antigone" for the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a change in title has to be accompanied by the introduction of new material. The play itself also has to be re-organized. Inclusion of Creon's name necessitates information on his good side, which is lacking in the current version.
Who is more powerful between Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?
It is Antigone who is more powerful than Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone becomes a rebel in her own royal household. She gets away with defying her uncle King Creon, who is the city's most powerful political figure, and his laws in that all Thebes is on her side. It is only the chorus who will not support her because they are so attuned to being on the side of the city's reigning power figure and because they are so lacking in understanding of her personal pain.
Does Antigone or Creon have a stronger case in 'Antigone'?
It is Antigone who has a stronger case than Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone defends cherished Theban traditions of below ground burials. She has right on her side because she is consistent as opposed to Creon's prejudicial objecting to traditions that he dislikes and observing those that he likes. Additionally, the right of a below ground burial is being denied to the body of Antigone's brother Polyneices, the rightful occupant of the Theban throne.
What brother does Creon bury with honor in 'Antigone'?
Eteocles is the brother whom Creon buries with honor in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles is the nephew of Theban King Creon. He is killed during the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. He and Creon fight on the same side so Creon buries Eteocles with full military honors.
Whose side do Jocasta and the chorus take?
Jocasta takes Oedipus' side in the argument. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, who is betrothed to Creon's son.
What does Antigone say is the power of kings in 'Antigone'?
To do and say as they will is what Antigone says is the power of kings in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone finds her uncle King Creon delusional. Creon gives her the death sentence for breaking his edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He insists that all Thebes is on his side in terms of issuing and enforcing his edict. Antigone knows that Thebans believe as she does and that fear keeps them from following her defiant lead.
Why does Creon decide to set Antigone free?
The blind prophet Teiresias tells Theban King Creon that the lack of a proper burial to all of the casualties from the recent war between Thebes and Argos is bad luck for the city and its inhabitants. He also says that the gods and the people are on the side of Antigone for having given to her brother Polyneices the proper burial that the gods set up for humans. And so the King goes to the remote cave in which his niece Antigone is walled up. But he arrives in time to see his son Haemon dead, killed by his own sword, crumpled near the hanging corpse of his would-be daughter-in-law. His wife kills herself too soon after.
