answersLogoWhite

0

The play 'Antigone' gives no information on the financial situation of the main character of the same name. But readers of the play and viewers of a performance tend to think of Antigone as having financial resources and social standing. She's the niece of the currently reigning Theban King Creon, who is to be her father-in-law. For she's the fiancee of his son and her first cousin, Haemon. She's the sister of the immediately preceding monarchs, the twin brothers Eteocles and Polyneices. She is the daughter of Theban King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta, the monarchs immediately preceding her brothers. Through both her father's and mother's family lines, Antigone is the great great great granddaughter of Cadmus, the founder of Thebes in about 2000 B.C.; and the great great great great great granddaughter of Poseidon, the sea god.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why is Antigone the protagonist in 'Antigone'?

That she is the main character is the reason why Antigone is the protagonist in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the protagonist is the main character around whom the play's action revolves. The protagonist is heroic in doing good deeds. This describes Antigone, who is both the main character and the principal female character. She does good deeds, because she respects her family, the gods and Theban traditions.


what character is an archetype in Antigone by Sophocles?

Antingone


Why is Antigone a tragic character in 'Antigone'?

That she numbers among the play's cast of characters and that her life comes to an unfortunate end is the reason why Antigone can be considered a tragic character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone is a main character who influences and is affected by the interactions among the other main characters. Great changes can be expected of her as Princess of Thebes, and yet her life is cut short, suddenly and cruelly. What she does therefore defines her as a main character and what happens to her therefore defines Antigone as tragic.


How would you describe antigone character in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Antigone is a young girl in Oedipus and she has no lines. It is not until Oedipus at Colonus that her character begins to develop.


Which character is a stock character in Antigone by Sophocles?

Lil B "The Based God".


What are Antigone's typical attitude and character in 'Antigone'?

Questioning and passionate describe Antigone's attitude and character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone evidences her questioning attitude when she refuses to something as correct just because a king says so. She manifests her passionate character when she refuses to abandon her convictions, her family and her gods. For example, Antigone questions the correctness of obeying a royal edict that contradicts divine will and threatens cherished Theban traditions.


What purposes are served by the appearance of Antigone at the beginning of 'Antigone'?

To show that is Antigone is both the main female character and the protagonist and to foreshadow her suffering as the tragic hero are the purposes served by her appearance at the beginning of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's being the first character to be seen and to be heard in this case is symbolic of her role as the main character and as the tragic hero. That Ismene is second to be seen and to be heard is symbolic of her status as a supporting character. That the two discuss how they will respond, or not, to a challenge foreshadows the heroic Antigone's tragic fate.


Why is Antigone the main character in 'Antigone'?

That her actions affect all other actions is the reason why Antigone is the main character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the dramatist identifies his main character by honoring her name in the play's title. He also indicates that Theban Princess Antigone is the main character by having all action be affected and determined by what she does. For example, King Creon issues the royal edict that his niece decides to disobey. But she steps forward as the only protester. All actions trace back to her protest.


Who is the static character in 'Antigone'?

Antigone is the static character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a static character does not change. Theban Princess Antigone is the only main character who never budges from what she believes, does, says and thinks. She is that way in the course of the play, and Creon characterizes her as always being the same and unchanging foolish self since birth. In contrast, all the other main characters are dynamic in that they undergo changes in behavior and beliefs.


Who is the first person in the book Antigone?

The first person mentioned in the book "Antigone" is Antigone herself, who is the daughter of Oedipus and the sister of Ismene. She is a central character in the play by Sophocles.


What kind of character is Antigone in 'Antigone'?

Tragic is the kind of character that Antigone is in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, tragic refers to an unfortunate turn in or end to life. The description fits Theban Princess Antigone. She ends up being buried alive and killing herself because she breaks a royal edict that contradicts the deep divine truth that all Thebans get below ground burials when they die.


What does antigone and ismene argument reveal about the personality of each character?

what does thier argument reveal about the personality of each character