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The suicide of his sister, the exile of his broher-in-law, the deaths of his nephews, and the childhood of the heirs are what allow Creon to become the sole King of Thebes. The throne first is held by Laius. But Laius gets murdered, albeit unknowingly, by his own son, Oedipus. Albeit unknowingly again, Oedipus then marries his own mother, Laius' widow Jocasta. The couple discovers their incest years later. Jocasta kills herself. Oedipus blinds himself, goes into exile, and dies away from home.
Oedipus is succeeded by his twin sons, Eteocles and Polyneices. The twins are supposed to alternate throne years in a joint power sharing arrangement. But Eteocles refuses to hand over the throne when his year is up. Polyneices is exiled, but returns with supporters from Argos to assert his royal rights by force. The brothers end up killing each. They each leave heirs who are too young to rule.
That's where Creon comes in. He's Jocasta's brother-in-law. As with Laius and Oedipus, he's in direct line of descent from Cadmus, the founder and first king of Thebes. After Laius' death and Jocasta's remarriage, Creon enters into a power sharing arrangement with Oedipus and Jocasta. So he's experienced, he's entitled, and he's enthusiastic. The throne is his.
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Antigone -How did Creon come to power?
with an ak-47
Why do Creon and Oedipus argue?
Why does Creon share Oedipus's power?
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
Of which country is Creon King?
Of no country is Creon King. Instead, Creon is King of the city of Thebes. It doesn't come out in the play. But Creon actually is serving as regent. The ruler is supposed to be Laodamas, the son of Creon's nephew Eteocles. But Eteocles is dead, and Laodamas is too young to rule at the moment.
Why do you think Creon has become so obsessive and stubborn in his leadership?
bcuh creon loves the power that he has he likes bein entitled to things like this
Antigone -How did Creon come to power?
with an ak-47
Why do Creon and Oedipus argue?
Why does Creon share Oedipus's power?
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
Of which country is Creon King?
Of no country is Creon King. Instead, Creon is King of the city of Thebes. It doesn't come out in the play. But Creon actually is serving as regent. The ruler is supposed to be Laodamas, the son of Creon's nephew Eteocles. But Eteocles is dead, and Laodamas is too young to rule at the moment.
Why do you think Creon has become so obsessive and stubborn in his leadership?
bcuh creon loves the power that he has he likes bein entitled to things like this
How does Choragos feel about Creon's command?
The choragos fear that Creon will become power hungry and make up more rules that will jeopardize his future.
Whose hand would Creon prefer to fall from power?
antigone
What is the line of succession that resulted in creon's ascension to power?
he was a homosexual. and had 5 husbands
When haemon arrives what is the first question that Creon ask him?
Creon says to Haemon, Do you come as a loving son in support of your father or as a lovesick boy, angered at your father?
What does Antigone hold that Creon values in 'Antigone'?
Power is what Antigone holds that Creon values in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone dislikes the way in which her uncle King Creon rules Thebes. She feels that he disrespects the tried and true ways of the importance of family, gods and traditions. She says that Creon has the power to do what he wills but that royal will needs to harmonize with divine will.
What threat does Creon make to the guard?
That hes gonna tell him its time to come out of the closet
How does creon die?
he doesnt die.. he lives on fearing death and wishing it to come quickly and kindly.
