It is to a mother bird that the sentry compares Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the sentry describes Theban Princess Antigone's pain on finding her brother's body exposed once more. He explains that the removal of the layer of dust from Polyneices' body distresses Antigone. He likens her plight to that of a mother bird returning to the nest and finding all her chicks gone.
It is by describing her vulnerability and cooperativenessthat the sentry's speech creates sympathy for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry likens Antigone finding Polyneices' body exposed once more to a mother bird finding her chicks taken from the nest. He mentions her devotion to carrying out burial procedures and funeral rites as best she can. He stresses that Antigone does not put up a fight or make his job any harder than it already is.
Compassion and relief are the sentry's feelings when he delivers Antigone to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry demonstrates compassion in describing Theban Princess Antigone's pain at the sight of her brother Polyneices' re-exposed body. He exhibits relief in finding the law breaker. He knows that he will not be tortured or killed just because hot-tempered King Creon cannot find the actual perpetrator.
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
The sentry describes how he discovered Antigone burying her brother, Polynices, despite the king's decree prohibiting such acts. He recounts witnessing her performing the burial rites and expresses his surprise at her boldness. The sentry conveys a sense of urgency and fear, as he realizes the gravity of her actions and the potential consequences they carry. His account highlights the tension between loyalty to the law and moral duty.
Because the guards saw her burying the body and Creon told the sentry to figure out who had buried the body and defied his orders or the sentry would be the one serving the death penalty.
It is by describing her vulnerability and cooperativenessthat the sentry's speech creates sympathy for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry likens Antigone finding Polyneices' body exposed once more to a mother bird finding her chicks taken from the nest. He mentions her devotion to carrying out burial procedures and funeral rites as best she can. He stresses that Antigone does not put up a fight or make his job any harder than it already is.
Compassion and relief are the sentry's feelings when he delivers Antigone to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry demonstrates compassion in describing Theban Princess Antigone's pain at the sight of her brother Polyneices' re-exposed body. He exhibits relief in finding the law breaker. He knows that he will not be tortured or killed just because hot-tempered King Creon cannot find the actual perpetrator.
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
The sentry describes how he discovered Antigone burying her brother, Polynices, despite the king's decree prohibiting such acts. He recounts witnessing her performing the burial rites and expresses his surprise at her boldness. The sentry conveys a sense of urgency and fear, as he realizes the gravity of her actions and the potential consequences they carry. His account highlights the tension between loyalty to the law and moral duty.
Because the guards saw her burying the body and Creon told the sentry to figure out who had buried the body and defied his orders or the sentry would be the one serving the death penalty.
Compassion and respect are what the sentry feels for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry expresses compassion when he likens Theban Princess Antigone's pain to that of a mother bird who finds who babies stolen from the nest. He is respectful when he describes how Antigone tries to give her brother Polyneices' body his funereal due. He mentions that aspects of partial burying and of complete anointing.
Antigone. Sentry sees Antigone bury her brother, Polyneices, and is appalled. He takes her to Creon who says that is Antigone is involved in this crime, her sister, Ismene must be following too!
The guard and sentry report it to him.
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
In "Antigone," the messenger serves as a more neutral character compared to the sentry from scenes 1 and 2. While the sentry is anxious and fearful, trying to avoid punishment for bringing news of Polynices' burial, the messenger delivers news with a sense of clarity and detachment. The messenger's role is to convey information, whereas the sentry's character is defined by his fear and the burden of responsibility. This contrast highlights different facets of communication and authority in the play.
He orders the sentry to find out who is burying polyneices because he had strict orders to not bury him. Then the sentry brings Creon's niece Antigone in and sentences her to death.
The Sentry Returns Because He Wants To Prove To Creon That He Didn't Bury Polyneices Body And That He's Innocent.