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What is the denouement in 'Antigone'?

When Creon and the audience learn of Haemon and Eurydice's suicide. This is the falling action/conclusion of what Creon's decree and his actions have entailed.


Who was antigones hustband?

no husband, only fiancee. she killed herself before she got married. his name was Haemon, Creon's son.


What does haemon do after antigones death?

After Antigone's death, Haemon, her fiancé and the son of King Creon, is devastated and confronts his father about the consequences of his actions. Overcome with grief and despair, he ultimately takes his own life beside Antigone's body. His tragic end underscores the themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of rigid authority within the play. Haemon's death further deepens Creon's sense of loss and regret, highlighting the tragic fallout of his decisions.


Who does Creon blame for all his sufferings?

Himself, Creon is the tragic hero in this play and it is his actions that create his eventual suffering.


What did Creon see when he looked into the crevice in Antigones tomb?

When Creon looked into the crevice of Antigone's tomb, he discovered her lifeless body, having hanged herself. Beside her was Haemon, her fiancé, who had taken his own life in despair upon finding her. This tragic scene filled Creon with horror and remorse, as he realized the consequences of his rigid adherence to the law and the devastation it caused. The sight underscored the themes of fate, loss, and the tragic consequences of pride in Sophocles’ play.

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What is the denouement in 'Antigone'?

When Creon and the audience learn of Haemon and Eurydice's suicide. This is the falling action/conclusion of what Creon's decree and his actions have entailed.


Who was antigones hustband?

no husband, only fiancee. she killed herself before she got married. his name was Haemon, Creon's son.


What does haemon do after antigones death?

After Antigone's death, Haemon, her fiancé and the son of King Creon, is devastated and confronts his father about the consequences of his actions. Overcome with grief and despair, he ultimately takes his own life beside Antigone's body. His tragic end underscores the themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of rigid authority within the play. Haemon's death further deepens Creon's sense of loss and regret, highlighting the tragic fallout of his decisions.


Who does Creon blame for all his sufferings?

Himself, Creon is the tragic hero in this play and it is his actions that create his eventual suffering.


How does creon learn about antigone's action?

The guard and sentry report it to him.


What did Creon see when he looked into the crevice in Antigones tomb?

When Creon looked into the crevice of Antigone's tomb, he discovered her lifeless body, having hanged herself. Beside her was Haemon, her fiancé, who had taken his own life in despair upon finding her. This tragic scene filled Creon with horror and remorse, as he realized the consequences of his rigid adherence to the law and the devastation it caused. The sight underscored the themes of fate, loss, and the tragic consequences of pride in Sophocles’ play.


Did Creon from antigone learn something from his mistakes?

Yes, Creon learns many things from his mistakes, but not until it is too late and he is exiled!


What are similar actions with Creon and king saul?

One of the actions is how they both undermined a higher authority. Creon undermined the gods authority by not burying Antigone's brother, and King Saul undermined God's by saving Jonathon from dying.


Why does ismene object to antigones plan to bury polyneices in 'antigone'?

Ismene doesn't wasnt her sister, Antigone, to bury POlyneices because she fears for her sister's life. Creon proclaimed that whomever might bury Polyneices would be publically stoned to death.


Does the chorus allude to Antigone or to Creon?

The chorus comments on the actions of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Most of their comments deal with the actions of Theban King Creon. But the chorus also comments on the single-focused passionate fury of Antigone.


Who puts their eyes out in antigone?

antigones father


What is the style used in antigones play?

Foreshadowing