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What brave act does Antigone do?
Antigone buries her brother Polynices, even though her uncle, Creon, forbid it.
What role does Hades play in 'Antigone'?
It is a critical role that Hades plays in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Hades is the God of the Underworld of the afterlife. He influences Theban Princess Antigone's decision to respect the divine will over a royal edict. Antigone explains that she will spend far less time in Thebes than in the Underworld. She decides that she therefore must act during life in a way that guarantees her Hades' welcome and a happy reunion with her family in death.
Why is Antigone not ashamed when she has to go before Creon in 'Antigone'?
That this is exactly according to plan and that she accepts responsibility for her act the moment that she decides to carry it out is the reason why Antigone is not ashamed when she has to go before Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone decides that she will break her uncle King Creon's law. She knows that her civil disobedience carries a death sentence. She takes responsibility for her act and its punishment.
Who tells Creon about antigone burying her brother?
The guards and sentries who witness the act.
What is the difference between Antigone's and Ismene's views on the role of women in society in 'Antigone'?
Independence versus obedience is the difference between Antigone's and Ismene's respective views on the role of women in society in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone believes strongly about the importance of family ties, the gods and Theban traditions. She does not allow anyone or anything to dissuade or intimidate her. She feels confident of her ability to analyze situations and act upon what she sees. In contrast, all notion of independence is lost on Antigone's sister, Princess Ismene. Ismene thinks that men are born and destined to dominate and lead and that women are born and destined to follow and obey.
How does Antigone react to being charged with her crime in 'Antigone'?
Acceptance of responsibility is Antigone's reaction to being charged with her crime in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone makes two decisions at the beginning of the play. She will obey divine will by burying her brother Polyneices even though that act is forbidden by her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She will take responsibility for her act in not doing it secretively and in not contecting its mandatory death sentence.
DO you think that Andrew Jackson was right to act without orders?
Yes, he knew what the United States needed most and therefore he made a decision and acted upon it.
Why are Antigone and Creon in conflict in 'Antigone'?
That one is a law breaker and the other a law enforcer is a reason why Antigone and Creon are in conflict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices. That act makes her the breaker of a royal edict even though she is in compliance with divine law. It also puts her in conflict with her uncle King Creon, who issues and enforces the law that Antigone breaks.
What is a complication of Haemon being engaged to Antigone in 'Antigone'?
That it becomes a question of what the betrothed couple will do is a complication of Haemon being engaged to Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess does not act as though she has anyone's welfare to care about other than herself and dead family members. Her sister, Princess Ismene, insists that Antigone and Haemon are very much in love. But Antigone never mentions Haemon.
What is Antigone's motive for saying Ismene can prove what she is in 'Antigone'?
To try to get Ismene to help her bury their brother Polyneices is Antigone's motive for describing the act as a way for Ismene to prove what she is in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone wants to break a human law that makes a proper burial the privilege of the few instead of the right of all Thebans. Her motivation is her uncle Creon's denial of that right to her brother Polyneices, who dies a traitor to his hometown. She needs help in giving Polyneices a below-ground burial. She says Ismene will show herself nobly born or basely behaved depending upon whether or not she helps.
Who does Creon want to question in Antigone?
In Sophocles' "Antigone," Creon wants to question Antigone. He seeks to understand her motives for defying his edict by burying her brother Polynices, which he views as an act of treason. Creon aims to assert his authority and maintain order in Thebes by holding her accountable for her actions.
Why does the guard lead Antigone to Creon in 'Antigone'?
It is because she is caught breaking the law that the guard leads Antigone to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She is caught in the act of burying and anointing her brother Polyneices. One of the posted sentries leads her into Creon's presence for interrogation and sentencing.
