Oedipus accused "Creon" of trying to take over the throne, and conspiracy against him.
That it is untrue and that it carries a capital punishment are reasons why Creon considers Oedipus' accusation so serious in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus accuses Creon of conspiring with Teiresias the blind prophet to grab royal powers all for themselves. He charges that Creon and Teiresias are telling lies that Oedipus is King Laius' killer. It is treasonous to make false statements against the king. The liar receives a punishment of execution or exile. Oedipus seeks the death sentence.
It is in careful defense of Creon that the chorus responds when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Creon as reasonable. The members describe Theban King Oedipus as rash and uncontrolled. They suggest that Creon is behaving deferentially and sanely, in line with an individual fighting for his life against false charges.
He declines the request, saying that Oedipus can no longer have his way as he did when he was king.
Yes, Creon returns from Delphi before Oedipus accuses him of conspiracy in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon, to go to Delphi. Creon comes back and shares his news from the Delphic oracle. Shortly thereafter, Oedipus gets angry over other related news that he dislikes. Based on the two pieces of information, Oedipus makes the accusation that Creon is conspiring to grab royal powers for himself.
Oedipus accused "Creon" of trying to take over the throne, and conspiracy against him.
Turtle responds to her accusation in "The Westing Game" by denying the accusation and calmly presenting evidence that refutes the claims against her. She remains composed and confident in her innocence throughout the accusation process.
That it is untrue and that it carries a capital punishment are reasons why Creon considers Oedipus' accusation so serious in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus accuses Creon of conspiring with Teiresias the blind prophet to grab royal powers all for themselves. He charges that Creon and Teiresias are telling lies that Oedipus is King Laius' killer. It is treasonous to make false statements against the king. The liar receives a punishment of execution or exile. Oedipus seeks the death sentence.
It is in careful defense of Creon that the chorus responds when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Creon as reasonable. The members describe Theban King Oedipus as rash and uncontrolled. They suggest that Creon is behaving deferentially and sanely, in line with an individual fighting for his life against false charges.
He declines the request, saying that Oedipus can no longer have his way as he did when he was king.
Yes, Creon returns from Delphi before Oedipus accuses him of conspiracy in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon, to go to Delphi. Creon comes back and shares his news from the Delphic oracle. Shortly thereafter, Oedipus gets angry over other related news that he dislikes. Based on the two pieces of information, Oedipus makes the accusation that Creon is conspiring to grab royal powers for himself.
That he thinks Creon seeks to overthrow him is why Oedipus accuses Creon of treason in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, treason can involve opposition to and overthrow of the current ruler. Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of being the killer of Theban King Laius. Oedipus is not aware of ever having met Laius. But such an accusation can result in Oedipus' overthrow, from which the most obvious beneficiary is Creon, as Oedipus' brother-in-law and co-ruler.
what is the antonym for accusation?
The accusation against the man was horrendous or This accusation is false and I object to it! or Your accusation is wrong. He has vehemently denied the bribery accusation. He was forced to resign amid accusations that he stole millions from shareholders. Before you make an accusation like that, you'd better get the facts straight.
Sophocles delays Creon's entrance into the dialogue until after Antigone has had a chance to defend herself and explain her actions. This delay creates a sense of anticipation and anxiety in the audience as they wait to see how Creon will respond to Antigone's defense. When Creon finally enters the dialogue, he does so with a sense of power and authority, which intensifies the tension in the scene. He is angry and indignant that Antigone has disobeyed his edict and insists on punishing her severely.
An accusation is a charge of wrongdoing. Two related words to accusation are allegation and complaint. "Bob tried to prove his innocence after his wife made the accusation that he was cheating on her."
That that never will happen is Haemon's response when Creon says he will see Antigone die in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon says that he will not stand by and see Princess Antigone killed. He promises that this is the last that Creon, his father and Antigone's intended father-in-law, will see of him. He then goes running out.