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It is by breaking one of his laws that Antigone defies her uncle in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict by which god-given rights of below-ground burials and proper funeral rites are honored for Theban loyalists and denied to Thebes' perceived enemies. Because of that edict, Princess Antigone's brother Eteocles is buried whereas her brother Polyneices' body is left above ground to be consumed by birds and dogs. Antigone decides to break her uncle's law of non-burial and give Polyneices his due.
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What makes Creon relevant in Antigone?
Creon is Antigone's uncle.
What is the rising action in the story Antigone?
What is the summary pf the story of antigone and the plot
Why does Antigone defy Creon's decree in 'Antigone'?
Because she thinks that he is wrong is the reason why Antigone defies Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict by which Theban loyalists are honored with below-ground burials and funeral rites but by which those same god-given rights are denied his perceived enemies. One of the Thebans who will be left above ground to be ravaged by weather and wildlife is Princess Antigone's brother Polyneices. Antigone decides that it is wrong to defy divine will and Theban traditions and that it is right to defy Creon.
Who is Antigone uncle?
King Creon
What infuriates Creon in addition to Antigone's violation of his edict in 'Antigone'?
It is her attitude, her persistence and her words that infuriate Creon in addition to Antigone's violation of his edict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone keeps her attitude consistently contradictory, defiant, disrespectful, hostile and insulting. She never lets go of her plan to defy her uncle and force him into executing her for violating an unjust law. She maintains a steady stream of angry, disdainful, uncompromising verbiage that discourages any compromise or reconciliation.
What makes Creon relevant in Antigone?
Creon is Antigone's uncle.
What is the rising action in the story Antigone?
What is the summary pf the story of antigone and the plot
Why does Antigone defy Creon's decree in 'Antigone'?
Because she thinks that he is wrong is the reason why Antigone defies Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict by which Theban loyalists are honored with below-ground burials and funeral rites but by which those same god-given rights are denied his perceived enemies. One of the Thebans who will be left above ground to be ravaged by weather and wildlife is Princess Antigone's brother Polyneices. Antigone decides that it is wrong to defy divine will and Theban traditions and that it is right to defy Creon.
Who is Antigone uncle?
King Creon
What infuriates Creon in addition to Antigone's violation of his edict in 'Antigone'?
It is her attitude, her persistence and her words that infuriate Creon in addition to Antigone's violation of his edict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone keeps her attitude consistently contradictory, defiant, disrespectful, hostile and insulting. She never lets go of her plan to defy her uncle and force him into executing her for violating an unjust law. She maintains a steady stream of angry, disdainful, uncompromising verbiage that discourages any compromise or reconciliation.
What brave act does Antigone do?
Antigone buries her brother Polynices, even though her uncle, Creon, forbid it.
Why is Antigone punished by her uncle in 'Antigone'?
For breaking his law Antigone is punished by her uncle in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict by which Princess Antigone's brother Eteocles is buried as a Theban loyalist but by which her brother Polyneices's corpse is left above ground and exposed to ravaging weather and scrounging wildlife. Antigone has just enough strength to give Polyneices a partial burial. Partial or complete, burial of the enemy dead is a crime punishable by death, and that is exactly how Antigone's uncle punishes her.
Which opinions does Antigone value more and less in 'Antigone'?
It is the opinion of the gods that Antigone values more than the opinion of mortals in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is faced with a choice between respecting a divine law and disrespecting a royal edict or vice versa. She decides that misery in the Underworld of the lengthy afterlife is worse than any suffering in her fleeting existence in this life. She therefore chooses to prioritize the goodwill of the gods over that of mortals, especially in the case of mortal kings such as her uncle Creon who issues edicts that defy divine will and sacred Theban traditions.
How is everyone related to Creon?
Except for Teiresias the blind prophet, all of the main characters in 'Antigone' are related to Theban King Creon. Antigone and Ismene are both the nieces and the great nieces of their uncle and great uncle, Creon. Antigone also is Creon's future daughter-in-law through her engagement to Haemon. Antigone's and Ismene's twin brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, are both the nephews and the great nephews of their uncle and great uncle, Creon. Haemon is Creon's only surviving child and heir apparent. He also is Antigone's cousin and fiance. Theban Queen Eurydice is Creon's wife.
How is Antigone related to Creon in 'Antigone'?
Niece to uncle is Antigone's relationship to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is the eldest daughter of disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. Queen Jocasta is Creon's sister. Antigone therefore is Creon's niece.
What is to be Antigone's punishment for burying her brother?
her uncle ordered that she must be killed Her uncle, Creon, king of Thebes, order her to be killed. She was to be killed by being trapped in a a stone chamber with no food and starve to death.
How was Haemon related to Antigone?
Theban King Creon was the brother of Queen Jocasta. He was the father of Haemon. Jocasta was the mother of Antigone. So Creon was Antigone's uncle, and Jocasta Haemon's aunt. That made the betrothed couple Antigone and Haemon first cousins.
