Oedipus accuses Creon of bribing Tiresias in an effort to take the crown.
He listens to Tiresias who told Creon to think of what he has done.
What does Creon tells Tiresias that the gods were not pleased with his decision of not burying his brother Polyneices.
The conflict between Creon and Teiresias in "Antigone" begins with Creon's inability to believe Teiresias' prophecies. Creon believes that he is a traitor.
Tiresias warns Creon that his stubbornness and refusal to heed the gods will lead to dire consequences, including the loss of his family and the wrath of the divine. He reveals that the city is suffering due to Creon's decisions, particularly concerning the burial of Polynices. The severity of Tiresias' prophecies and the impending doom he describes ultimately instill fear in Creon, prompting him to reconsider his actions and seek to rectify his mistakes. This moment illustrates the theme of pride and the consequences of ignoring wise counsel.
Oedipus accuses Creon of bribing Tiresias in an effort to take the crown.
He listens to Tiresias who told Creon to think of what he has done.
What does Creon tells Tiresias that the gods were not pleased with his decision of not burying his brother Polyneices.
The conflict between Creon and Teiresias in "Antigone" begins with Creon's inability to believe Teiresias' prophecies. Creon believes that he is a traitor.
Tiresias warns Creon that his stubbornness and refusal to heed the gods will lead to dire consequences, including the loss of his family and the wrath of the divine. He reveals that the city is suffering due to Creon's decisions, particularly concerning the burial of Polynices. The severity of Tiresias' prophecies and the impending doom he describes ultimately instill fear in Creon, prompting him to reconsider his actions and seek to rectify his mistakes. This moment illustrates the theme of pride and the consequences of ignoring wise counsel.
Tiresias approaches Creon after observing troubling omens, including abnormal bird behavior and the failure of sacrifices to the gods, which signify divine displeasure. He warns Creon that his actions, particularly the punishment of Antigone for burying her brother, have angered the gods. Tiresias interprets these omens as a dire warning that Creon must change his course to avoid impending disaster for himself and Thebes. His message underscores the importance of respecting divine law over human law.
The seer's name is Tiresias. He tells Creon that if Creon does not follow the laws of the gods and refuse to bury Antigone's brother, then Creon's own son will die.
In "Antigone," Tiresias serves as a prophet who warns Creon about the consequences of his actions in refusing to bury Polynices. Tiresias predicts that the gods will punish Creon for his hubris, leading to the deaths of his son and wife. Tiresias' prophecy ultimately proves true, highlighting the theme of divine justice and the limits of human power.
Oedipus is outraged at Tiresias' prophecy. He thinks Tiresias is lying to him and was "put up" to telling him that by Creon. Oedipus is so furious with Tiresias, that in the process he pushes Tiresias into making another prophecy (more of a premonition) that Oedipus will be blind.
After speaking to Tiresias, Creon undergoes a significant transformation, realizing the gravity of his actions and their consequences. He shifts from a position of pride and stubbornness to one of humility and regret, acknowledging that he has wronged both the gods and his family. This change prompts him to take immediate action to rectify his mistakes, demonstrating a newfound awareness of the importance of compassion and reverence for divine law. Ultimately, this encounter leads Creon to confront the tragic fallout of his earlier decisions.
Tiresias believes Creon has separated them from the gods due to Creon not burying the body of Polynecies. Antigone was written by Sophocles.
Basically he tells Creon, that by punishing Antigone for burying her brother against his (Creon's) order, but in accordance with divine law, that Creon is really upsetting the gods and they are going to punish him.