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That she is too proud to do anything other than spout her opinions is the way in which Antigone's pride leads to suffering and sorrow in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone boasts of burying her brother, dishonoring her uncle King Creon's law and respecting the gods. She does not try to get Creon to reverse his edict or soften the penalty for its violation. She is so proud of her convictions and deeds that she enjoys throwing his disdain for her uncle in his face.

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What judgment error or frailty in character does Creon display in antigone?

in the play she shows great pride in himself. and his pride is the thing that leads Antigone to kill herself


How does excessive pride create conflict between Antigone and Creon?

Because they are too much alike! Both head strong and confident in their actions and speech. Along with pride sometimes comes stubbornness (Antigone) and the belief that one is superior (Creon). They both have this in common creating this strained relationship between them; conflict. Creon describes Antigone as 'Daughter of Oedipus pride'


To what does Creon compare Antigone in 'Antigone'?

It is to horses, iron and slaves that Creon compares Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Creon considers his niece Princess Antigone a stubborn, willful girl who needs to be disciplined. He declares that such stubborn pride leads to downfall, just as hard-baked iron snaps from its stiffness. He nevertheless observes that stubborn pride can be curbed in horses and in slaves.


What are the tragic results of Creon's stubbornness and pride in 'Antigone'?

The desecration of the bodies of the disloyal Theban dead and the suicides of Antigone, Haemon and Eurydice are the tragic results of Creon's stubbornness and pride in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon decides to issue a controversial, unpopular edict that denies to his enemies cherished, divinely sanctioned rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials and Theban-style funeral rites. He refuses to back down in the face of widespread suffering of the families of the unburied dead and despite civil disobedience by Princess Antigone, his niece and intended daughter-in-law. In fact, he sentences Antigone to be buried alive, an incident that brings about the successive suicides of Antigone; Prince Haemon, Antigone's betrothed and Creon's son; and Queen Eurydice, Creon's wife and Haemon's mother.


How does Creon's pride pit him against Antigone in 'Antigone'?

That he bends to no one, not even the gods, is the way in which Creon's pride pits him against Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term pride describes a sense of one's own worth that may be justified in terms of achievements but inflated in terms of one's role. The description fits Theban King Creon who considers himself the ultimate authority in Thebes. This puts on a collision course with his niece, Princess Antigone, who believes that divine will, family ties and Theban traditions always take precedence.

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What judgment error or frailty in character does Creon display in antigone?

in the play she shows great pride in himself. and his pride is the thing that leads Antigone to kill herself


How does excessive pride create conflict between Antigone and Creon?

Because they are too much alike! Both head strong and confident in their actions and speech. Along with pride sometimes comes stubbornness (Antigone) and the belief that one is superior (Creon). They both have this in common creating this strained relationship between them; conflict. Creon describes Antigone as 'Daughter of Oedipus pride'


To what does Creon compare Antigone in 'Antigone'?

It is to horses, iron and slaves that Creon compares Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Creon considers his niece Princess Antigone a stubborn, willful girl who needs to be disciplined. He declares that such stubborn pride leads to downfall, just as hard-baked iron snaps from its stiffness. He nevertheless observes that stubborn pride can be curbed in horses and in slaves.


What are the tragic results of Creon's stubbornness and pride in 'Antigone'?

The desecration of the bodies of the disloyal Theban dead and the suicides of Antigone, Haemon and Eurydice are the tragic results of Creon's stubbornness and pride in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon decides to issue a controversial, unpopular edict that denies to his enemies cherished, divinely sanctioned rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials and Theban-style funeral rites. He refuses to back down in the face of widespread suffering of the families of the unburied dead and despite civil disobedience by Princess Antigone, his niece and intended daughter-in-law. In fact, he sentences Antigone to be buried alive, an incident that brings about the successive suicides of Antigone; Prince Haemon, Antigone's betrothed and Creon's son; and Queen Eurydice, Creon's wife and Haemon's mother.


How does Creon's pride pit him against Antigone in 'Antigone'?

That he bends to no one, not even the gods, is the way in which Creon's pride pits him against Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term pride describes a sense of one's own worth that may be justified in terms of achievements but inflated in terms of one's role. The description fits Theban King Creon who considers himself the ultimate authority in Thebes. This puts on a collision course with his niece, Princess Antigone, who believes that divine will, family ties and Theban traditions always take precedence.


What is Antigone's hubris in 'Antigone'?

That she respects divine authority but disrespects royal authority figures is an example of Antigone's hubris in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris refers to pride. Theban Princess Antigone manifests pride when she chooses to obey a divine law and disobey a royal edict. She makes no attempt to respect Creon, her uncle and her sovereign. Choosing to respect the gods does not mean that she gets to disrespect royals, who are the gods' representatives on earth.


When does the chorus accuse Antigone of pride in 'Antigone'?

It is immediately after Antigone confesses that the chorus accuses her of pride in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon asks his niece Princess Antigone if she knows of his edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He then asks if she knows that burying her brother Polyneices is forbidden by that edict. He gets a "yes" answer along with a criticism of his personality and his rule.It is on page 103 or lines 943-946.


What are the themes in the play Antigone?

the Argentinian national anthem


The theme of antigone?

I was having trouble with this one. But, I found an answer:) Here's the link: http://www.gradesaver.com/antigone/study-guide/major-themes/ If you don't want to read the link. The theme is pride


What do you think the great wall of china should be known as SORROW or PRIDE?

I don't think. It hurts my head :'(


How is hubris expressed in 'Antigone'?

It is through Antigone and Creon that hubris is expressed in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris refers to "an exaggerated sense of self, arrogance, pride." Theban King Creon is arrogant and proud and shows an exaggerated sense of self when he issues an edict that contradicts the will of the gods. Antigone likewise shows an exaggerated sense of self, arrogance and pride when she disrespects Creon, her uncle, her sovereign and her intended father-in-law.


What does Creon fear the most in Antigone?

Creon fears these things the most in the play Antigone: 1. His authority being challenged by a woman and 2. His pride being hurt by Antigone If, however, you are reffering to what does Creon fear most in the actual character Antigone, then the answer would be pretty much the same as the above stated #1.