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Why does Antigone say that this crime is holy in 'Antigone'?
Because the crime is a violation of an illegal royal edict but not of any divine law Antigone says that her crime is holy in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.E.C.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is considered a criminal in terms of an illegal royal edict. That edict sanctions god-given burial rights for her brother Eteocles but denies them to her brother Polyneices. Antigone's act of burying Polyneices is in line with what the gods want for all Thebans and therefore may be considered holy.
What are the consequences for Creon when he issues the edict against burial in Antigone?
Creon makes the decision that honoring Polyneices in any way would be dangerous for Thebes, so he makes the edict forbidding the burial. When he finds out that Antigone has broken the edict, he makes another choice-to enforce the edict, despite the citizens' suspicion that he is wrong. Creon must face the consequences when first Antigone, then Haimon, and finally Eurydice die, each at their own hand.
How is Antigone a martyr in 'Antigone'?
That she gives her life for a cause is the reason why Antigone is a martyr in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone decides that she must take action against a royal edict. That edict denies to disloyal Thebans god-given rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials. The disobeys the royal edict, obeys the divine law, and is punished with death by live burial and starvation. She gives her life for the cause of divine law and the burial of her brother Polyneices and therefore dies a martyr's death.
Why does Antigone get in trouble with the king in 'Antigone'?
It is because she disobeys a royal edict that Antigone gets in trouble with the king in "Antigone" by Sophocles 9495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon denies to the disloyal Theban dead their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. His niece Princess Antigone disobeys the edict when she buries her brother Polyneices. Creon does not like disobedience or disrespect and sentences Antigone to death.
What does Creon decide after hearing the chorus' objections in 'Antigone'?
Bury Polyneices and free Antigone is what Creon decides after hearing the chorus' objections in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead and enforces the death penalty for its violation. His family and his advisor make efforts to get him to withdraw the edict. But the chorus leader alone succeeds in convincing Creon to annul the edict by burying his nephew Polyneices' body and freeing his niece Princess Antigone for violating that edict.
Why does antigone tell Creon that she disobeyed his edict?
Creon's edict defied moral law.
What are the kingly edict and Antigone's moral stand in 'Antigone'?
The pronouncement against burial of the disloyal Theban dead is the kingly edict and the decision not to obey that unjust royal edict is Antigone's moral stand in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict that contradicts a divine commandment and a cherished Theban tradition. He insists that god-given rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials can, should and will be denied to all his perceived enemies. But his niece, Princess Antigone, decides that in burying her brother Polyneices she will obey the divine commandment and disobey the royal edict.
Why does Antigone say that this crime is holy in 'Antigone'?
Because the crime is a violation of an illegal royal edict but not of any divine law Antigone says that her crime is holy in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.E.C.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is considered a criminal in terms of an illegal royal edict. That edict sanctions god-given burial rights for her brother Eteocles but denies them to her brother Polyneices. Antigone's act of burying Polyneices is in line with what the gods want for all Thebans and therefore may be considered holy.
What are the consequences for Creon when he issues the edict against burial in Antigone?
Creon makes the decision that honoring Polyneices in any way would be dangerous for Thebes, so he makes the edict forbidding the burial. When he finds out that Antigone has broken the edict, he makes another choice-to enforce the edict, despite the citizens' suspicion that he is wrong. Creon must face the consequences when first Antigone, then Haimon, and finally Eurydice die, each at their own hand.
Why is Antigone disturbed by Creon's edict in 'Antigone'?
That it insults the gods and leaves the bodies of fellow Thebans unburied is the reason why Antigone is disturbed by Creon's edict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone dislikes her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. Every Theban is guaranteed by the gods of rights to below ground burials. Creon's law therefore opposes divine will and turns rights into privileges to be denied to his enemies and granted to his supporters.
How is Antigone a martyr in 'Antigone'?
That she gives her life for a cause is the reason why Antigone is a martyr in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone decides that she must take action against a royal edict. That edict denies to disloyal Thebans god-given rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials. The disobeys the royal edict, obeys the divine law, and is punished with death by live burial and starvation. She gives her life for the cause of divine law and the burial of her brother Polyneices and therefore dies a martyr's death.
Why does Antigone get in trouble with the king in 'Antigone'?
It is because she disobeys a royal edict that Antigone gets in trouble with the king in "Antigone" by Sophocles 9495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon denies to the disloyal Theban dead their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. His niece Princess Antigone disobeys the edict when she buries her brother Polyneices. Creon does not like disobedience or disrespect and sentences Antigone to death.
What does Creon decide after hearing the chorus' objections in 'Antigone'?
Bury Polyneices and free Antigone is what Creon decides after hearing the chorus' objections in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead and enforces the death penalty for its violation. His family and his advisor make efforts to get him to withdraw the edict. But the chorus leader alone succeeds in convincing Creon to annul the edict by burying his nephew Polyneices' body and freeing his niece Princess Antigone for violating that edict.
What reason does Antigone give for disobeying Creon's orders in 'Antigone'?
That he is in the wrong is the reason that Antigone gives Creon for disobeying his orders in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks a royal edict issued by her uncle, King Creon. The edict conflicts with divine law and Theban tradition. Antigone explains that she breaks Creon's law because he is in the wrong and that she observes divine law because the gods rule.
What two characters face each other in the major conflict in 'Antigone'?
Antigone and Creon are the two characters that face each other in the major conflict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues a royal edict against burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The edict leaves exposed to wether and wildlife the body of Polyneices, Princess Antigone's beloved brother. Antigone questions the legality of Creon's edict, which contradicts divine guarantees to all Thebans of below ground burials and proper funeral rites.
What does Antigone say is the power of kings in 'Antigone'?
To do and say as they will is what Antigone says is the power of kings in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone finds her uncle King Creon delusional. Creon gives her the death sentence for breaking his edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He insists that all Thebes is on his side in terms of issuing and enforcing his edict. Antigone knows that Thebans believe as she does and that fear keeps them from following her defiant lead.
What is Antigone known for in 'Antigone'?
It is for defying an unjust law and burying her brotherthat Antigone is known for in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone causes an unjust law to be overturned. Her uncle, King Creon, issues a royal edict that contradicts divine will and cherished Theban traditions. The edict leaves disloyal Theban dead bodies unburied even though all Thebans have divine guarantees of below ground burials.
