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One day is the time that is covered in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the dramatist observes the three unities in ancient Greek drama. That means that the action takes place in one set location over one set time period. The events must begin and end within a day.
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What type of speech does Antigone give at Caesar's funeral?
it was Antony.. antigone and Caesar are two different time periods
Does Antigone use a shovel to bury her brother in 'Antigone'?
No, Antigone does not use a shovel to bury her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone uses just her hands to bury her brother Polyneices. She says that with her sister Ismene's help she can give their brother a below-ground burial. Without her help, Antigone just has enough strength for a partial burial, whereby the body is left above ground and covered with a layer of dust.
What time period did the play antigone take place?
Antigone takes place in ancient Thebes, before the Trojan War.
How is the sentry able to catch who has covered Polyneices' body?
The royal soldiers hide and wait for whoever it was, and after confirming that it was Antigone, then they caught her.
How is Antigone caught in 'Antigone'?
That she comes back to check up on her brother's body in broad daylight is the way in which Antigone is caught in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices once. But she can give him just a partial burial whereby the body is left above ground but covered with a layer of dust. She therefore comes back to check on him. But Antigone's uncle King Creon has guards posted within sight of Polyneices' body. So Antigone is seen going through a second round of partial burial and anointing.
What is Antigone struggling with in the play Antigone?
HUBRIS (thinking too much of yourself)
Is Antigone careless when she buries her brother in 'Antigone'?
Yes, Antigone is careless when she buries her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is careful when she buries her brother Polyneices the first time, before King Creon publicly announces his non-burial edict to the chorus of Theban elders. Because she has no help, she gives her brother a partial burial, whereby the body is left above ground but covered with a layer of dust. What is careless is the second, re-burial attempt when Antigone makes no effort to check for guards or to cloak what she is doing.
Who is buried with Antigone and why in 'Antigone'?
No one is specified as being buried with Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the covered body of Theban Prince Haemon is brought on a bier to the Theban royal palace. This is just after Haemon kills himself after finding his beloved Princess Antigone hanging dead from her own halter and after failing to kill his father, King Creon. No mention is made as to the disposition of Antigone's body.
What type of speech does Antigone give at Caesar's funeral?
it was Antony.. antigone and Caesar are two different time periods
Does Antigone use a shovel to bury her brother in 'Antigone'?
No, Antigone does not use a shovel to bury her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone uses just her hands to bury her brother Polyneices. She says that with her sister Ismene's help she can give their brother a below-ground burial. Without her help, Antigone just has enough strength for a partial burial, whereby the body is left above ground and covered with a layer of dust.
What time period did the play antigone take place?
Antigone takes place in ancient Thebes, before the Trojan War.
How is the sentry able to catch who has covered Polyneices' body?
The royal soldiers hide and wait for whoever it was, and after confirming that it was Antigone, then they caught her.
What does Antigone need in 'Antigone'?
Help in burying her brother is what Antigone needs in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not have the strength to bury her brother Polyneices properly on her own. A proper Theban burial is below ground and accompanied by funereal rites. Antigone knows that with or without help she can carry out the proper anointing. But without help she must give her brother a partial burial whereby his body is left above ground but covered with a layer of dust.
How is Antigone caught in 'Antigone'?
That she comes back to check up on her brother's body in broad daylight is the way in which Antigone is caught in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices once. But she can give him just a partial burial whereby the body is left above ground but covered with a layer of dust. She therefore comes back to check on him. But Antigone's uncle King Creon has guards posted within sight of Polyneices' body. So Antigone is seen going through a second round of partial burial and anointing.
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.
Does Creon show any regret or hesitation in sentencing Antigone to death in 'Antigone'?
No, Creon shows no regret or hesitation in sentencing Antigone to death in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon dislikes his niece, Princess Antigone. He does not like the way she talks or what she does with her time. He likes the thought of removing her permanently from the presence of Prince Haemon, his only son and Antigone's betrothed.
What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
