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It is Creon that the chorus supports in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the chorus draws its members from the most accomplished, respected and senior of Theban citizens. It therefore has a tendency to support the reigning king. The chorus indeed refrains from criticizing Theban King Creon despite his violation of divine will and Theban traditions. At the same time, it tends to be highly critical of Princess Antigone's personality.
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Does the chorus allude to Antigone or to Creon?
The chorus comments on the actions of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Most of their comments deal with the actions of Theban King Creon. But the chorus also comments on the single-focused passionate fury of Antigone.
What does Creon command the chorus leader in 'Antigone'?
To support his edict is what Creon commands the chorus leader in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon announces his edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The leader of the chorus of Theban elders comments that Creon may do as he wishes as king of Thebes. Creon then in essence directs the leader to make sure that the edict is defended, protected and supported.
What does the chorus think that Creon should do in 'Antigone'?
Bury Polyneices and release Antigone is what the chorus thinks that Creon should do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus cannot interact directly with any of the onstage characters. But its leader can do so. The chorus leader in fact asks Theban King Creon to bury the exposed body of Polyneices and to free Princess Antigone from her walled up cave.
Who convinces Creon to free Antigone in 'Antigone'?
The chorus leader convinces Creon to free Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon receives the warning from Teiresias the blind prophet that the royal household will suffer if Creon does not bury Polyneices and free Antigone. Creon keeps up the insults and threats all the way until Teiresias leaves. But he then asks and acts upon the chorus leader's advice.
How does Creon feel about the elders in Thebes in 'Antigone'?
That they are his supporters is the way the Creon feels about the elders in Thebes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from the most accomplished, respected and senior of Theban citizens. It therefore is there to be supportive to Thebes' ruler, the current king. Theban King Creon notices and appreciates the chorus' support.
Does the chorus allude to Antigone or to Creon?
The chorus comments on the actions of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Most of their comments deal with the actions of Theban King Creon. But the chorus also comments on the single-focused passionate fury of Antigone.
What does Creon command the chorus leader in 'Antigone'?
To support his edict is what Creon commands the chorus leader in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon announces his edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The leader of the chorus of Theban elders comments that Creon may do as he wishes as king of Thebes. Creon then in essence directs the leader to make sure that the edict is defended, protected and supported.
What does the chorus think that Creon should do in 'Antigone'?
Bury Polyneices and release Antigone is what the chorus thinks that Creon should do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus cannot interact directly with any of the onstage characters. But its leader can do so. The chorus leader in fact asks Theban King Creon to bury the exposed body of Polyneices and to free Princess Antigone from her walled up cave.
Who convinces Creon to free Antigone in 'Antigone'?
The chorus leader convinces Creon to free Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon receives the warning from Teiresias the blind prophet that the royal household will suffer if Creon does not bury Polyneices and free Antigone. Creon keeps up the insults and threats all the way until Teiresias leaves. But he then asks and acts upon the chorus leader's advice.
How does Creon feel about the elders in Thebes in 'Antigone'?
That they are his supporters is the way the Creon feels about the elders in Thebes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from the most accomplished, respected and senior of Theban citizens. It therefore is there to be supportive to Thebes' ruler, the current king. Theban King Creon notices and appreciates the chorus' support.
Why does the chorus make fun of Antigone?
The chorus does not make fun ofAntigone. It warns her about the danger of going against Creon.
How does the chorus leader react to Creon's decree in 'Antigone'?
That kings do what they must is the way in which the chorus leader reacts to Creon's decree in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader is one of Thebes' most accomplished, respected and senior citizens. He therefore starts from a position of support for Theban King Creon. So he validates what Creon says and does ... in the beginning.
How does the chorus change from the beginning to the end of 'Antigone'?
That it goes from support for to criticism of Creon is the way in which the chorus changes from the beginning to the end of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from the most accomplished, eldest and wisest of Thebes' senior citizens. They operate from a position of support for royalty and of the currently reigning king. But they switch sides when divine will clashes with royal despotism in the form of Theban King Creon.
How does the chorus react to Creon's new edict in 'Antigone'?
That he rules as he must and then that he needs to rethink his position are ways in which the chorus reacts to Creon's new edict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon informs the chorus about his edict against burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The chorus observes that Creon must rule as he must and makes no comment on the law violating divine will and Theban traditions. But just before the end of the play, the chorus says that Creon must violate his own law by burying Polyneices and setting Antigone free.
What happens when Creon sentences Antigone to death in 'Antigone'?
The chorus questioning the same sentence forIsmene is what happens when Creon sentences Antigone to death in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus believe Theban Princess Antigone guilty of willfully breaking her uncle King Creon's law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The members do not appear to have a problem with the death penalty that Creon enforces. But they object to punishing Antigone's sister, Princess Ismene, whom they consider completely uninvolved from beginning to end with Polyneices' unlawful burial.
What is the change in the chorus during Creon's scene with Haemon in 'Antigone'?
A change from criticizing the other person to expressing concern over the outcome is the change in the chorus during Creon's scene with Haemon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus members blame Theban Princess Antigone in her disastrous interactions with her uncle, King Creon. The focus on her perceived faults without doing the same in terms of Creon and his non-burial edict. But the chorus moves to warn of the outcome when Prince Haemon defends Antigone and then leaves upset. In essence, they suggest that Creon may not be in control and that the situation may be getting out of hand in the royal palace and throughout Thebes.
What does Creon decide after hearing the chorus' objections in 'Antigone'?
Bury Polyneices and free Antigone is what Creon decides after hearing the chorus' objections in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead and enforces the death penalty for its violation. His family and his advisor make efforts to get him to withdraw the edict. But the chorus leader alone succeeds in convincing Creon to annul the edict by burying his nephew Polyneices' body and freeing his niece Princess Antigone for violating that edict.
