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Is it Antigone or Creon who meets a tragic end in 'Antigone?
Both Antigone and Creon meet tragic ends, but Antigone's is more tragic in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, an end is tragic when the outcome of a human life leads to suffering or takes an unfortunate turn. The description fits both Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon. Antigone's end is tragic because she loses her life and therefore forfeits the opportunity to marry her beloved first cousin, Prince Haemon and to have children with him. Creon's end is a bit less tragic since he still lives at the play's end even though he loses everyone and everything that gives his life meaning.
Why does Creon suffer most in 'Antigone'?
Creon is not the character who suffers most in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has the worst happen to her because she loses her life for her brother, her gods and her people. Creon still lives at the end of the play. He in fact loses everyone and everything that gives meaning to his life, which he gets to keep but which he disdains.
What does Creon discover in Antigone's tomb at the end of Sophocles' play?
That he can't correct his error regarding Antigone and that he thereby is punished as predicted is what Theban King Creon discovers at his niece's tomb, at the end of the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles [496 B.C.E. - 406 B.C.E.].Specifically, Creon sentences his niece and future daughter-in-law to death for defying a law of no burial for perceived traitors to Thebes. But then Teiresias the blind prophet tells Creon to bury Antigone's brother Polyneices and to release Antigone from her death sentence for having tried to bury her brother. Teiresias warns that otherwise Creon stands to lose the life of his last child, Haemon. Creon lets Polyneices be buried in the Theban way. But he doesn't get to the remote cave where he has Antigone walled up in time to stop her suicide and the immediately subsequent suicide of Haemon.
Why is Antigone a tragic character in 'Antigone'?
That she numbers among the play's cast of characters and that her life comes to an unfortunate end is the reason why Antigone can be considered a tragic character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone is a main character who influences and is affected by the interactions among the other main characters. Great changes can be expected of her as Princess of Thebes, and yet her life is cut short, suddenly and cruelly. What she does therefore defines her as a main character and what happens to her therefore defines Antigone as tragic.
Why was the play called 'Antigone' instead of 'Creon'?
Because Antigone is the main character and the tragic hero, the play by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) is called "Antigone" instead of "Creon."Specifically, the main character is the person who affects the course of action. The tragic hero is the character who does great deeds but meets with an unfortunate end. Both descriptions fit Theban Princess Antigone. In fact, her burial of her brother Polyneices affects the actions of all other characters, is a great deed, and results in the unfortunate turn that her life takes.
Is there foreshadowing in 'Antigone'?
Yes, there is foreshadowing in "Antigone." One example is when the prophet Tiresias warns Creon about the consequences of his actions, foreshadowing the tragedy that will unfold later in the play. Another example is Antigone's defiance of Creon's law, which sets the stage for the inevitable conflict between individual morals and state laws.
Is it Antigone or Creon who meets a tragic end in 'Antigone?
Both Antigone and Creon meet tragic ends, but Antigone's is more tragic in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, an end is tragic when the outcome of a human life leads to suffering or takes an unfortunate turn. The description fits both Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon. Antigone's end is tragic because she loses her life and therefore forfeits the opportunity to marry her beloved first cousin, Prince Haemon and to have children with him. Creon's end is a bit less tragic since he still lives at the play's end even though he loses everyone and everything that gives his life meaning.
What part does Antigone and Ismene play in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Character witnesses is the part that Antigone and Ismene play in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene are the young daughters of Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. They come onstage just before the end of the play. They have no speaking parts. But their father's words identify them as beloved, innocent, well behaved children.
Why does Creon suffer most in 'Antigone'?
Creon is not the character who suffers most in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has the worst happen to her because she loses her life for her brother, her gods and her people. Creon still lives at the end of the play. He in fact loses everyone and everything that gives meaning to his life, which he gets to keep but which he disdains.
Why is Antigone a tragic character in 'Antigone'?
That she numbers among the play's cast of characters and that her life comes to an unfortunate end is the reason why Antigone can be considered a tragic character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone is a main character who influences and is affected by the interactions among the other main characters. Great changes can be expected of her as Princess of Thebes, and yet her life is cut short, suddenly and cruelly. What she does therefore defines her as a main character and what happens to her therefore defines Antigone as tragic.
What does Creon discover in Antigone's tomb at the end of Sophocles' play?
That he can't correct his error regarding Antigone and that he thereby is punished as predicted is what Theban King Creon discovers at his niece's tomb, at the end of the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles [496 B.C.E. - 406 B.C.E.].Specifically, Creon sentences his niece and future daughter-in-law to death for defying a law of no burial for perceived traitors to Thebes. But then Teiresias the blind prophet tells Creon to bury Antigone's brother Polyneices and to release Antigone from her death sentence for having tried to bury her brother. Teiresias warns that otherwise Creon stands to lose the life of his last child, Haemon. Creon lets Polyneices be buried in the Theban way. But he doesn't get to the remote cave where he has Antigone walled up in time to stop her suicide and the immediately subsequent suicide of Haemon.
Whom does Antigone bury in 'Antigone'?
Polyneices is the person whom Antigone buries in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices is Theban Princess Antigone's brother. His body is left above ground at the end of the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. Antigone decides to give her brother's body the below ground burial to which he is entitled as a Theban native.
Why was the play called 'Antigone' instead of 'Creon'?
Because Antigone is the main character and the tragic hero, the play by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) is called "Antigone" instead of "Creon."Specifically, the main character is the person who affects the course of action. The tragic hero is the character who does great deeds but meets with an unfortunate end. Both descriptions fit Theban Princess Antigone. In fact, her burial of her brother Polyneices affects the actions of all other characters, is a great deed, and results in the unfortunate turn that her life takes.
What does Creon wish for at the end of 'Antigone'?
Death is what Creon wishes for at the end of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon is all alone. He loses everyone and everything that gives meaning to his life. He thinks only of death to end the heartbreak and humiliation of friendlessness, homelessness, joblessness and powerlessness.
Does Antigone or Medea come out on top at the end of 'Antigone'?
Medea is not a character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Princess Medea does not overlap with Theban Princess Antigone. She nevertheless does visit Thebes as the invited guest of Hercules, Creon's father-in-law and the husband of Antigone's first cousin Megara. But she ends up being hated and chased out of Thebes whereas Antigone earns the admiration of all Thebes for all time.
Does Creon die at the end of 'Antigone'?
Theban King Creon is mortal. So, yes, he does die. It just doesn't happen in the play 'Antigone'.
How does the chorus leader react to Creon's decision in 'Antigone'?
Supportively to the edict, Antigone's punishment, Ismene's release in the beginning and then supportively to Polyneices' burial and Antigone's release in the end are the ways in which the chorus leader reacts to Creon's decision in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader begins the play with the observation that kings rule the way that they must. He criticizes Theban Princess Antigone's emotional and disrespectful outbursts. He does not oppose Antigone's arrest and punishment, but does come out in defense of Princess Ismene's innocence. But by the end, he moves from support for his sovereign to criticism. For example, he firmly states that the bodies of Polyneices and the disloyal Theban dead need to be buried and that Antigone needs to be released from her live burial.
