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The word 'hospitality' tends to refer to considerate, generous, pleasant treatment of guests and strangers. In the strictest of senses, the term doesn't seem to apply to the play 'Antigone'. But the disloyal Theban dead in essence are strangers to Theban society, through the non-burial decree of Theban King Creon. And so Antigone shows hospitality in her symbolic reception of her brother Polyneices' corpse back into Theban society. Polyneices and the other disloyal Theban dead from the recent conflict with the Argive invaders are left, above ground and exposed to the elements, the dogs, and the birds. They are denied the honors of proper burial that god-given traditions guarantee all Thebans. This denial results from the King's actions, not the whimsy of the gods or the preferences of the Theban loved ones that survive. And so Antigone gives her brother the hospitable treatment that he needs to make his journey from life into the underworld realms of the dead.

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How do you compare and contrast Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?

Arrogant and stubborn versus generous and selfish are ways of comparing and contrasting Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon demonstrate arrogance in their respective interactions with royalty and with the gods. They exhibit stubbornness in their refusal to back down or seek common ground in their interactions with each other. But Antigone is generous in caring about her brother Polyneices, her family, her gods and her people. Creon thinks only of himself.


What is Antigone's attitude toward her brother and her sister in 'Antigone'?

Supportive and hostile are Antigone's respective attitudes toward her brother and her sister in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone cares about her brother Polyneices. She demonstrates that concern by burying his body and thereby helping his entry into the Underworld of the afterlife. In contrast, she does not demonstrate a similar care or concern for her sister, Princess Ismene. In fact, she makes reference to Ismene as being basely born even though the sisters share the same genealogy, parents and royal social status.


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 is the protaganist in Antigone?

Antigone


Who is the protagonist of Antigone?

Antigone is the Protagonist.

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How do you compare and contrast Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?

Arrogant and stubborn versus generous and selfish are ways of comparing and contrasting Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon demonstrate arrogance in their respective interactions with royalty and with the gods. They exhibit stubbornness in their refusal to back down or seek common ground in their interactions with each other. But Antigone is generous in caring about her brother Polyneices, her family, her gods and her people. Creon thinks only of himself.


What is Antigone's attitude toward her brother and her sister in 'Antigone'?

Supportive and hostile are Antigone's respective attitudes toward her brother and her sister in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone cares about her brother Polyneices. She demonstrates that concern by burying his body and thereby helping his entry into the Underworld of the afterlife. In contrast, she does not demonstrate a similar care or concern for her sister, Princess Ismene. In fact, she makes reference to Ismene as being basely born even though the sisters share the same genealogy, parents and royal social status.


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 is the protaganist in Antigone?

Antigone


Who is the protagonist of Antigone?

Antigone is the Protagonist.


Who are the anarchist in antigone?

Antigone is the anarchist.


What important Greek value does Telemachus and Eumaeus treatment of the unknown beggar reveal?

Hospitality is the important Greek value revealed in the treatment of the unknown beggar by Telemachus and Eumaeus. They demonstrate kindness and hospitality by offering food, shelter, and aid to the stranger, following the tradition of xenia, the ancient Greek concept of guest-friendship.


Who are the characters in baucis and Philemon?

Baucis and Philemon are the titular characters in a Greek myth about an elderly couple who show hospitality to disguised gods Zeus and Hermes. Baucis is the wife, and Philemon is the husband. Together, they demonstrate the virtue of hospitality and are rewarded for their kindness.


Is Creon or Antigone the greater protagonist?

Antigone is,


Who is Antigone's sister?

Ismene is Antigone's sister


Who is the sister of antigone?

The sister of Antigone is Ismene.