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How does the sentry act when he comes before Creon in 'Antigone'?
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Fearful the first time and less so the second are the ways in which the sentry acts when he comes before Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the sentry expresses fear when he explains that there is an unknown perpetrator breaking Theban King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He manifests fear when he identifies the partially buried body as that of Polyneices, Creon's nephew and challenger in the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He shows fear when he tells of the drawing of lots to determine which of the sentries gets to be the messenger of bad news to a temperamental royal.
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Why does the sentry lead Antigone into Creon's presence on his second visit in 'Antigone'?
That she is caught violating the law is the reason why the sentry leads Antigone into Creon's presence in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks her uncle King Creon's law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She buries her brother Polyneices' body before guards are posted. She comes back to check on her work and is captured. The sentry escorts to be interrogated and sentenced by Creon.
Why does Antigone murder Creon?
She doesn't. She hangs herself rather than being trapped alive in a tomb. Creon comes to let her out, but she is already dead.
How does excessive pride create conflict between Antigone and Creon?
Because they are too much alike! Both head strong and confident in their actions and speech. Along with pride sometimes comes stubbornness (Antigone) and the belief that one is superior (Creon). They both have this in common creating this strained relationship between them; conflict. Creon describes Antigone as 'Daughter of Oedipus pride'
Creon tragic hero?
Yes, Creon is the tragic hero. His flaw is his hubris (of course) and his recognition is after Tiresias comes and his reversal is when he buries Polynices and then goes to try to get Antigone back. Too late..
How is Antigone a tragic hero?
Antigone herself is not the tragic hero of Antigone. The tragic hero of Antigone is Creon. Creon is a well-intentioned king, that comes from royal blood, but he brings his death upon himself with his tragic flaw. His flaw was that he paid more attention to the laws of man and easily forgot about the power of the gods. After everyone that he loves dies, Antigone (his niece), Haimon (his son), and Eurydice (his wife), he becomes a better person and changes his views. However, it is too late for Creon by the end of the tragedy, and he is too weighed-down by his own guilt. He chooses to die.
Why does the sentry lead Antigone into Creon's presence on his second visit in 'Antigone'?
That she is caught violating the law is the reason why the sentry leads Antigone into Creon's presence in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks her uncle King Creon's law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She buries her brother Polyneices' body before guards are posted. She comes back to check on her work and is captured. The sentry escorts to be interrogated and sentenced by Creon.
Why does the sentry not go to Creon in 'Antigone'?
But the sentry does go - twice - to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon assigns sentries to guard the unburied bodies of the disloyal Theban dead. One of the bodies gets a partial burial under a layer of dust. The sentry reluctantly reports the first violation and comes back with the perpetrator on his second interaction with Creon.
Whom does the Sentry bring before Creon and how was the culprit caught?
The Sentry brings Antigone before Theban King Creon. The Sentry previously tells the King of the illegal, partial burial of the corpse of Polyneices the traitor. The coating of dust is removed from the body, and the Sentry sets up guard over all of the corpses that are left above ground and exposed to the weather, the dogs, and the birds. Antigone comes back to check up on her brother's body. She finds her work undone, and starts to redo the appropriate rites and rituals. But she's stopped short, arrested, and brought before her uncle, the King.
Why does Antigone murder Creon?
She doesn't. She hangs herself rather than being trapped alive in a tomb. Creon comes to let her out, but she is already dead.
How does excessive pride create conflict between Antigone and Creon?
Because they are too much alike! Both head strong and confident in their actions and speech. Along with pride sometimes comes stubbornness (Antigone) and the belief that one is superior (Creon). They both have this in common creating this strained relationship between them; conflict. Creon describes Antigone as 'Daughter of Oedipus pride'
Creon tragic hero?
Yes, Creon is the tragic hero. His flaw is his hubris (of course) and his recognition is after Tiresias comes and his reversal is when he buries Polynices and then goes to try to get Antigone back. Too late..
How is Antigone a tragic hero?
Antigone herself is not the tragic hero of Antigone. The tragic hero of Antigone is Creon. Creon is a well-intentioned king, that comes from royal blood, but he brings his death upon himself with his tragic flaw. His flaw was that he paid more attention to the laws of man and easily forgot about the power of the gods. After everyone that he loves dies, Antigone (his niece), Haimon (his son), and Eurydice (his wife), he becomes a better person and changes his views. However, it is too late for Creon by the end of the tragedy, and he is too weighed-down by his own guilt. He chooses to die.
What is the turning point in Antigone?
The turning point in Antigone is when Creons son, Haimon, dies. Creon shows remorse and compassion for the first time, but most importantly he takes responsibility for his actions and is able to admit to himself that Haimons death is his fault. Creon is a dynamic character, he changes greatly throughout the play and by the end he is able to accept that his own mortality is enevitable and that family comes before fortune.
How is it ironic that Antigone is captured the second time she buries Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
That it is because she comes back that she is arrested, tried and sentenced is what is ironic about Antigone's capture while attempting to bury Polyneices the second time in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene says that if her sister Antigone is going to disobey their uncle Creon's law of non-burial to his enemies, she must do so in secret. Antigone says that she wants her disobedience to be common, public knowledge. The first attempt at burial indeed is done in secret since there are no witnesses. But the second attempt becomes public knowledge because of the guards that Creon stations near the unburied body of Polyneices, Creon's nephew and Antigone's brother.
Why does Creon decide to release Antigone and properly bury Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Because of the information from Teiresias and through the influence of the chorus leader, Creon decides to release Antigone and properly bury Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban King Creon of the consequences of disobeying divine law and disrespecting the gods. He says that what goes around comes around: the suffering of all Thebes caused by Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead will be visited upon the royal household. Creon is so angry that he does not budge from his hostility towards Teiresias. But he asks the chorus leader for a second opinion and the leader recommends doing what Teiresias says: end the pestilence by burying Polyneices and releasing Antigone.
What finally makes Creon relent in 'Antigone'?
That his only remaining child will die and that the chorus leader tells him to bury Polyneices and free Antigone are what finally make Creon relent in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban Creon in Episode 4 that what goes around comes: Every household in Thebes mourns the dead and hates Creon for refusing god-given burial rights to the disloyal dead. So too will Creon experience the loss of his only remaining child. But Creon hesitates until the chorus leader tells him to back down and reverse the carrying out of an edict that contradicts divine will and therefore has dire consequences for all Thebes.
Antigone tragic hero?
The tragic hero of Antigone is Creon. Creon is a well-intentioned king, that comes from royal blood, but he brings his death upon himself with his tragic flaw. His flaw was that he paid more attention to the laws of man and easily forgot about the power of the gods. After everyone that he loves dies, Antigone (his niece), Haimon (his son), and Eurydice (his wife), he becomes a better person and changes his views. However, it is too late for Creon by the end of the tragedy, and he is too weighed-down by his own guilt. He chooses to die.
