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How does Creon justify his refusal to grant Polynices a proper burial?
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That what one does in life carries over into death is the justification that Theban King Creon gives for refusing proper burial procedures to his own nephew Polyneices. Specifically, Creon sees Polyneices as a traitor to Thebes and therefore as no longer Theban or eligible for Theban rights. It's actually a call that Creon doesn't get to make, since a Theban's rights to proper funerals are god-given.
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Does Creon give a proper burial to Polynices in the end?
no.
What does Antigone ask Ismene to help her do?
Give their brother Polynices a proper burial.
How does Antigone die in 'Antigone?
King Creon of Thebes passed a law forbidding the burial of Antigone's brother Polynices. Creon passed this law because Polynices led an army against Thebes, his native country. Polynies's brother Eteocles, however, is given a proper burial because he led Thebes in this war. Antigone wanted to bury her brother Polynices because the laws of the gods commanded it. Antigone burried her brother and confessed her deed to Creon. Creon then sentenced her to her death. He burried her alive in a cave with just enough food to survive. Antigone decided to hang herself to put herself out of her misery.
Who received a proper burial in Antigone?
Polyneices
Why is Polynices' burial forbidden in 'Antigone'?
That he fights against his hometown of Thebes is the reason why Polyneices' burial is forbidden in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' body deserves a below-ground burial because all Thebans have divine guarantees of below-ground burials and proper funeral rites. But Polyneices' uncle, Theban King Creon, decides to deny these rights to Thebans fighting with Argive invaders in the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He calls for non-burial of the dead, which is to be expected for non-Thebans but unexpected even for disloyal Thebans.
Does Creon give a proper burial to Polynices in the end?
no.
What does Antigone ask Ismene to help her do?
Give their brother Polynices a proper burial.
What decision does antigone insist she will act upon?
Antigone insists that she will bury her brother Polynices, even though it is forbidden by the king's decree. She believes it is her duty to honor her brother with a proper burial, regardless of the consequences.
How does Antigone die in 'Antigone?
King Creon of Thebes passed a law forbidding the burial of Antigone's brother Polynices. Creon passed this law because Polynices led an army against Thebes, his native country. Polynies's brother Eteocles, however, is given a proper burial because he led Thebes in this war. Antigone wanted to bury her brother Polynices because the laws of the gods commanded it. Antigone burried her brother and confessed her deed to Creon. Creon then sentenced her to her death. He burried her alive in a cave with just enough food to survive. Antigone decided to hang herself to put herself out of her misery.
What are the ratings and certificates for A Proper Burial - 2010?
A Proper Burial - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: USA:M
What are the release dates for A Proper Burial - 2010?
A Proper Burial - 2010 was released on: USA: 15 June 2010 (DVD premiere)
Who received a proper burial in Antigone?
Polyneices
Why is Polynices' burial forbidden in 'Antigone'?
That he fights against his hometown of Thebes is the reason why Polyneices' burial is forbidden in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' body deserves a below-ground burial because all Thebans have divine guarantees of below-ground burials and proper funeral rites. But Polyneices' uncle, Theban King Creon, decides to deny these rights to Thebans fighting with Argive invaders in the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He calls for non-burial of the dead, which is to be expected for non-Thebans but unexpected even for disloyal Thebans.
How does Creon believe the act of burying Polyneices was carried out?
Theban King Creon believes that Thebans who oppose his rule are behind the burying of Polyneices. Polyneices was Creon's nephew. But he invaded Thebes, and therefore is considered by the King to be disloyal and unworthy of god given rights to proper burial rites and rituals.
What was Hector's last request?
Achilles let him have a proper burial.
Why does Creon order burial honors for Eteocles but forbid burial for Polynices?
Theban King Creon orders burial honors for his nephew Eteocles. But he forbids the same god-given rights to his nephew Polyneices, who is the twin brother of Eteocles. The King's reasoning is spelled out in his own decree. By law, the King refuses proper funerary rites to some of the Thebans who die in the recent armed struggle against the Argive invader. Those who receive their due are the loyal Theban dead. Those who are denied their god-given rights are the disloyal Theban dead. Eteocles is in the first category, Polyneices in the second.
What can be given to a rat that had a stroke without taking it to the vet?
A proper burial
