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No, she is not. In the play, she mentions that she will follow what her religion says (in this case, to bury dead bodies for passage to the afterlife), which was against the throne's/Creon's decree that the body she was burying was not to be buried.
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What does Creon say makes a good son in 'Antigone'?
Creon says that a good son is loyal, is respectful, and is obedient in "Antigone."
Is Haemon a loyal son to Creon in 'Antigone'?
No, Haemon is not a loyal son to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon starts out trying to be loyal to his father, King Creon. But Creon plans to execute Princess Antigone, Haemon's first cousin and betrothed. Haemon passionately loves Antigone and finds the execution unacceptable. He therefore expresses disloyalty by opposing his father's non-burial edict, supporting Antigone's civil disobedience and even trying to kill Creon.
What does Antigone accuse Ismene?
Ismene wouldn't help Antigone bury the body of their brother, but when Antigone is caught she won't let Ismene take any of the blame because she was loyal to the law and not to her family.
Why is Antigone loyal to her family in 'Antigone'?
That she loves them, that she has no chance for biological replacements, and that she has to be able to look them in the face for all eternity are the reasons why Antigone is loyal to her family in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone loves her parents and says that their deaths prevent her having brothers to replace the twins who are dead. Antigone also says that mortals cannot escape death and that they spend less of their existence in the here and now and more in the Underworld of the afterlife. Additionally, Antigone states that there are post-mortem consequences for those who disrespect family ties.
Who are the two brothers of Antigone?
The two brothers of Antigone are Eteocles and Polyneices. Although the play 'Antigone' doesn't say so, the brothers are also twins. They power-share the throne following the disgrace of their father, Theban King Oedipus. At a certain point, the two disagree. Eteocles remains loyal to Thebes. But Polyneices takes up arms with invaders from Argos. The two end up killing each other in the bloody battle that ensues.
Is antigone loyal to the throne?
No, she is not. In the play, she mentions that she will follow what her religion says (in this case, to bury dead bodies for passage to the afterlife), which was against the throne's/Creon's decree that the body she was burying was not to be buried.
What does Creon say makes a good son in 'Antigone'?
Creon says that a good son is loyal, is respectful, and is obedient in "Antigone."
Is Haemon a loyal son to Creon in 'Antigone'?
No, Haemon is not a loyal son to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon starts out trying to be loyal to his father, King Creon. But Creon plans to execute Princess Antigone, Haemon's first cousin and betrothed. Haemon passionately loves Antigone and finds the execution unacceptable. He therefore expresses disloyalty by opposing his father's non-burial edict, supporting Antigone's civil disobedience and even trying to kill Creon.
What does Antigone accuse Ismene?
Ismene wouldn't help Antigone bury the body of their brother, but when Antigone is caught she won't let Ismene take any of the blame because she was loyal to the law and not to her family.
Who were the loyaltists loyal to?
Loyalists were, assuming that you are talking about the American Revolution, loyal to the British throne, but lived in the colonies.
Why is Antigone loyal to her family in 'Antigone'?
That she loves them, that she has no chance for biological replacements, and that she has to be able to look them in the face for all eternity are the reasons why Antigone is loyal to her family in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone loves her parents and says that their deaths prevent her having brothers to replace the twins who are dead. Antigone also says that mortals cannot escape death and that they spend less of their existence in the here and now and more in the Underworld of the afterlife. Additionally, Antigone states that there are post-mortem consequences for those who disrespect family ties.
Who are the two brothers of Antigone?
The two brothers of Antigone are Eteocles and Polyneices. Although the play 'Antigone' doesn't say so, the brothers are also twins. They power-share the throne following the disgrace of their father, Theban King Oedipus. At a certain point, the two disagree. Eteocles remains loyal to Thebes. But Polyneices takes up arms with invaders from Argos. The two end up killing each other in the bloody battle that ensues.
Why do people have right to the throne?
they have the right to the throne because they euther have royal blood or they are close friends or relative. Really anyone can be called to the throne but you have to be loyal
What does Antigone plan to do?
burry her brother who was just killed in a battle between her two brother over the throne of Tebius
What is Antigone's opinion of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
That he deserves his Theban rights is Antigone's opinion of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices is Theban Princess Antigone's brother. He is the legitimate heir to the Theban throne even though he loses his claim and his throne in the final battle of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. His uncle, King Creon, leaves his body above ground even though all Thebans have god-given rights to below ground burials. Antigone says that Polyneices deserves a hero's burial every bit as much as the one that Creon gives to Eteocles.
Does Creon lose his throne in Antigone?
No, he just feels intense suffering due to haemon dieing, (his son) and antigonies death.
How did the new King of Thebes claim heir to the throne?
Creon was next in line for the throne since Eteocles and Polyneices were killed in battle in "Antigone" by Sophocles.The new king of Thebes did claim heir to the throne when Oedipus two sons were killed in the battle.
