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It is as a man that Creon refers to the one who buries Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon assumes certain things when he hears about the burial of the body of his nephew Polyneices. He assumes that the perpetrator is male. He also assumes that the perpetrator is the hired thug of his influential but cowardly opponents.
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Why does Antigone refer to her father as general in 'Antigone'?
Antigone does not refer to her father as a general in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone calls her father by his name in the opening lines of the play. At the same time, she discusses the latest actions taken by her uncle King Creon. She refers to Creon as a captain.
Why does Antigone refer to Niobe in 'Antigone'?
That they both have experiences with the unburied dead is the reason why Antigone refers to Niobe in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone confronts the pain of her brother Polyneices' unburied body. Niobe faces a similar pain when her children die. The bodies of Niobe's children remain unburied until divine intervention.
How does 'Antigone' demonstrate hospitality?
The word 'hospitality' tends to refer to considerate, generous, pleasant treatment of guests and strangers. In the strictest of senses, the term doesn't seem to apply to the play 'Antigone'. But the disloyal Theban dead in essence are strangers to Theban society, through the non-burial decree of Theban King Creon. And so Antigone shows hospitality in her symbolic reception of her brother Polyneices' corpse back into Theban society. Polyneices and the other disloyal Theban dead from the recent conflict with the Argive invaders are left, above ground and exposed to the elements, the dogs, and the birds. They are denied the honors of proper burial that god-given traditions guarantee all Thebans. This denial results from the King's actions, not the whimsy of the gods or the preferences of the Theban loved ones that survive. And so Antigone gives her brother the hospitable treatment that he needs to make his journey from life into the underworld realms of the dead.
What are the Aristotelian unities in Antigone?
In "Antigone," the Aristotelian unities refer to the principles of unity of time, place, and action that were later applied to classical tragedies. Unity of time suggests that the events of the play occur within a single day; unity of place requires the action to unfold in one location, which in "Antigone" is primarily Thebes; and unity of action focuses on a single main plot without subplots, centering on Antigone's defiance against King Creon regarding the burial of her brother. These unities enhance the intensity and coherence of the tragic narrative.
Who is the protagonist in 'Antigone'?
Antigone is the protagonist in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, in English, the noun "protagonist" may refer to the champion of a particular cause. It also may refer to the main character. Either way, the English word comes from the classical language of the ancient Greeks. In Greek, the word "protagonistes" combines "protos" for "first" with "agonistes" for "actor." All three descriptions - champion, leading actor, and main character - apply to Antigone.
Why does Antigone refer to her father as general in 'Antigone'?
Antigone does not refer to her father as a general in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone calls her father by his name in the opening lines of the play. At the same time, she discusses the latest actions taken by her uncle King Creon. She refers to Creon as a captain.
Why does Antigone refer to Niobe in 'Antigone'?
That they both have experiences with the unburied dead is the reason why Antigone refers to Niobe in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone confronts the pain of her brother Polyneices' unburied body. Niobe faces a similar pain when her children die. The bodies of Niobe's children remain unburied until divine intervention.
To what two objects that can be broken does Creon refer to support his belief that the will of Antigone also can be broken?
Theban King Creon believes that the will of Antigone can be broken. He fortifies that belief by reference to two objects that can be broken. One is 'the stiffest iron, baked to hardness in the fire, that thou shalt oftenest see snapped and shivered'. The other is the temperamental horse 'brought to order by a little curb'.
How does 'Antigone' demonstrate hospitality?
The word 'hospitality' tends to refer to considerate, generous, pleasant treatment of guests and strangers. In the strictest of senses, the term doesn't seem to apply to the play 'Antigone'. But the disloyal Theban dead in essence are strangers to Theban society, through the non-burial decree of Theban King Creon. And so Antigone shows hospitality in her symbolic reception of her brother Polyneices' corpse back into Theban society. Polyneices and the other disloyal Theban dead from the recent conflict with the Argive invaders are left, above ground and exposed to the elements, the dogs, and the birds. They are denied the honors of proper burial that god-given traditions guarantee all Thebans. This denial results from the King's actions, not the whimsy of the gods or the preferences of the Theban loved ones that survive. And so Antigone gives her brother the hospitable treatment that he needs to make his journey from life into the underworld realms of the dead.
What are the Aristotelian unities in Antigone?
In "Antigone," the Aristotelian unities refer to the principles of unity of time, place, and action that were later applied to classical tragedies. Unity of time suggests that the events of the play occur within a single day; unity of place requires the action to unfold in one location, which in "Antigone" is primarily Thebes; and unity of action focuses on a single main plot without subplots, centering on Antigone's defiance against King Creon regarding the burial of her brother. These unities enhance the intensity and coherence of the tragic narrative.
Who is the protagonist in 'Antigone'?
Antigone is the protagonist in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, in English, the noun "protagonist" may refer to the champion of a particular cause. It also may refer to the main character. Either way, the English word comes from the classical language of the ancient Greeks. In Greek, the word "protagonistes" combines "protos" for "first" with "agonistes" for "actor." All three descriptions - champion, leading actor, and main character - apply to Antigone.
What four themes are revealed by the chorus in 'Antigone'?
Curses, fate, flaws and punishment are four themes revealed by the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders devote the parados and the first ode to the human flaw of pride and recklessness. They discuss the divine curses on Theban Princess Antigone's father Oedipus and great-grandfather King Labdacus in the second ode. They mention fate in the third ode. They refer to punishment throughout all of the odes.
What is the meaning of the word 'parados' in 'Antigone'?
The first choral entrance and ode is the meaning of the word parados in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term parados comes from the ancient Greek word πάροδος. It literally describes the first entrance of the chorus members onstage. But it also is used to refer to the first ode that the chorus sings while dancing onstage.
How does Creon refer to the state in his opening statement?
In his opening statement, Creon refers to the state as a source of order and stability, emphasizing its importance for the welfare of the citizens. He portrays himself as a devoted leader, committed to upholding the laws and ensuring the safety of the city. By prioritizing the state's interests, he underscores the idea that collective well-being takes precedence over individual desires or familial ties. This sets the tone for his rigid adherence to law and authority throughout the play.
What are the four gods and their duties mentioned by the chorus in 'Antigone'?
Oh, dude, in 'Antigone,' the chorus talks about the gods like they're some kind of divine office workers. So, you've got Zeus, who's like the big boss in charge of everything, then there's Hermes, the messenger god, probably delivering all those heavenly memos. Hades is chilling in the underworld, and Apollo is the god of prophecy, like your personal psychic hotline. They're basically the ultimate power squad in Greek mythology, keeping things interesting up on Mount Olympus.
What is the relationship between Oedipus' 'hamartia' and Creon's description of him as not known for idle words in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Examples of foreshadowing and of irony relate Oedipus' "hamartia" and Creon's description of him as not known for idle words in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, "hamartia" may refer to an error in judgment. Theban King Oedipus says that he will make sure that execution or exile is the fate of Laius' killer even if the guilty person is found to be a member of the royal household. Creon knows that Oedipus, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, says what he means and means what he says. Ironically, the killer is found to be a royal, and the punishment will be carried out, but in an unexpected quarter.
To what fable does Haemon refer in 'Antigone'?
"The Oak and the Reed" is the fable to which Aesop (ca. 620 B.C.E. - 564 B.C.E.) refers in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon argues for flexibility versus rigidity in personal happiness and professional success. He gives the examples of boat sails being adjusted to the winds and of tree branches moving with the wind. In the fable to which Haemon refers, the rigid oak is blown over in a storm that the reed survives by going with the flow.
