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It is in her treatment of others that Antigone can be described as a tyrant in "Antiogne" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, the term tyrant describes a person who seizes power illegally or who treats others in arbitrary, harsh and oppressive ways. Theban Princess Antigone particularly exhibits tyranny in her interactions with her sister Princess Ismene and her uncle Creon. Antigone holds strong convictions of right and wrong in regard to divine will, family ties and Theban traditions. She oppresses, represses and suppresses any belief contrary to her own.

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Is Antigone a tyrant in 'Antigone'?

No, Antigone is not a tyrant in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a tyrant refers to a ruler who holds power by an illegal seizure. Theban Princess Antigone holds no power and aspires for none. She therefore is not a tyrant.


Why does Antigone call Creon a tyrant in 'Antigone'?

That he illegally holds power and is an arbitrary rulerare reasons why Antigone calls Creon a tyrant in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term tyrant describes an illegal power holder or any harsh ruler. Both descriptions fit Theban King Creon. Creon holds power because he conspires with his nephew Eteocles to deny his other nephew Polyneices' legitimate royal claim. He rules harshly by denying to his perceived enemies their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials.


What is an example of dramatic irony in 'Antigone'?

The fate of Antigone as engaged to be married is an example of dramatic irony in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to be married to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. But their engagement is ended with Antigone's being sentenced to death by King Creon, her uncle and intended father-in-law. Instead, Antigone's final resting place within a remote, walled up cave is described, dramatically and ironically, as her marriage bower. Antigone's final outfit for her eternal imprisonment is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding dress. Antigone's final march to her cavernous prison is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding procession. Antigone's final breaths as the air is used up in the cave are described, dramatically and ironically, as her eternal marriage to Death.


What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?

Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.


What did the greek chorus do on stage?

it depended on the role that they were playing. in Antigone, the were the elders that spoke in a poetic way and described things as they went along.

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Is Antigone a tyrant in 'Antigone'?

No, Antigone is not a tyrant in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a tyrant refers to a ruler who holds power by an illegal seizure. Theban Princess Antigone holds no power and aspires for none. She therefore is not a tyrant.


Why does Antigone call Creon a tyrant in 'Antigone'?

That he illegally holds power and is an arbitrary rulerare reasons why Antigone calls Creon a tyrant in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term tyrant describes an illegal power holder or any harsh ruler. Both descriptions fit Theban King Creon. Creon holds power because he conspires with his nephew Eteocles to deny his other nephew Polyneices' legitimate royal claim. He rules harshly by denying to his perceived enemies their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials.


What is an example of dramatic irony in 'Antigone'?

The fate of Antigone as engaged to be married is an example of dramatic irony in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to be married to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. But their engagement is ended with Antigone's being sentenced to death by King Creon, her uncle and intended father-in-law. Instead, Antigone's final resting place within a remote, walled up cave is described, dramatically and ironically, as her marriage bower. Antigone's final outfit for her eternal imprisonment is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding dress. Antigone's final march to her cavernous prison is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding procession. Antigone's final breaths as the air is used up in the cave are described, dramatically and ironically, as her eternal marriage to Death.


What do the choral odes say about Antigone's fate in 'Antigone'?

That she is the cursed and that her behavior does not make her fate better are what the choral odes say about Antigone's fate in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is described and self-described as the cursed daughter of a cursed royal house. The chorus is not sympathetic to Antigone's downfall. In fact, chorus members observe that like father, like daughter Antigone gets the fate that her uncontrolled behavior wins for her.


What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?

Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.


What did the greek chorus do on stage?

it depended on the role that they were playing. in Antigone, the were the elders that spoke in a poetic way and described things as they went along.


What is the bridal imagery in 'Antigone'?

The bridal imagery in the play 'Antigone' relates to the prevention of the marriage of the main character of the same name to her first cousin and fiance. Haemon is the son of Antigone's uncle, Theban King Creon. The King enacts and enforces a law that approves the burial of the loyal Theban dead, and forbids that right to the disloyal Theban dead. Antigone disobeys the law in burying her brother, Polyneices, who is among the disloyal Theban dead. The King sentences Antigone to death, and therefore disavows her betrothal and subsequent marriage to his own son. From then on, Antigone's death sentence is described as her marriage to the house of Hades, which is the underworld residence of the dead. For example, the King says, '...let this girl go to find a husband in the house of Hades...'. Antigone is to be walled up in a remote cave. Her final resting place therefore is described as her 'bridal chamber'.


How was the staging of Greek drama during the period of Antigone described?

It was sophisticated art direction done by the play writers of ancient Greek time.


What do you call a man who seized power and ruled the polis singlehandedly?

This is a dictatorship.


What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?

If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.


Who has the power in a tyrant?

The tyrant.


Who has the power in tyrant?

The tyrant.