Burial is a symbol of respect in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, all Thebans have divinely ordained guarantees of below ground burials. Theban King Creon issues an edict that grants only to Theban loyalists these burial rights. His niece Princess Antigone shows respect to her family, her gods and Theban traditions by burying her brother Polyneices whose rights are being denied by Creon's edict.
No, Antigone does not respect legislative law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone accepts the authority of the gods and the weight of Theban traditions. She believes in respecting the expression of divine will. She does not approve of legislative law, particularly when it conflicts with divine will and cherished Theban traditions.
Respect for family, the gods and tradition is the fundamental principle that Antigone proclaims in her confrontation with Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone demonstrates respect for family in caring how her brother's body enters the Underworld of the afterlife. She exhibits respect for the gods in complying with divine will over a conflicting royal edict. She expresses respect for tradition in defending the god-given rights of all Thebans to below ground burials.
Respect for her family, gods and traditions are what Antigone values in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone expresses respect for her family when she buries her brother Polyneices. She manifests respect for her gods when she accepts her fate, as part of a promise that she makes to her father, disgraced King Oedipus. She shows respect for Theban traditions when she dares to confront her uncle King Creon on how to heal a city after a bloody civil war over the Theban royal succession.
Antigone is not showing proper respect to Creon, as she defies his edict by burying her brother, prioritizing divine law over the king's authority. However, Creon also fails to show respect to Antigone, as he rigidly enforces his laws without consideration for familial duty and moral obligations. Their conflict highlights a clash between personal ethics and state law, revealing a lack of mutual respect in their relationship. Ultimately, both characters are entrenched in their beliefs, leading to tragic consequences.
That she respects divine authority but disrespects royal authority figures is an example of Antigone's hubris in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris refers to pride. Theban Princess Antigone manifests pride when she chooses to obey a divine law and disobey a royal edict. She makes no attempt to respect Creon, her uncle and her sovereign. Choosing to respect the gods does not mean that she gets to disrespect royals, who are the gods' representatives on earth.
No, Antigone does not respect legislative law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone accepts the authority of the gods and the weight of Theban traditions. She believes in respecting the expression of divine will. She does not approve of legislative law, particularly when it conflicts with divine will and cherished Theban traditions.
Respect for family, the gods and tradition is the fundamental principle that Antigone proclaims in her confrontation with Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone demonstrates respect for family in caring how her brother's body enters the Underworld of the afterlife. She exhibits respect for the gods in complying with divine will over a conflicting royal edict. She expresses respect for tradition in defending the god-given rights of all Thebans to below ground burials.
Respect for her family, gods and traditions are what Antigone values in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone expresses respect for her family when she buries her brother Polyneices. She manifests respect for her gods when she accepts her fate, as part of a promise that she makes to her father, disgraced King Oedipus. She shows respect for Theban traditions when she dares to confront her uncle King Creon on how to heal a city after a bloody civil war over the Theban royal succession.
That she respects divine authority but disrespects royal authority figures is an example of Antigone's hubris in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris refers to pride. Theban Princess Antigone manifests pride when she chooses to obey a divine law and disobey a royal edict. She makes no attempt to respect Creon, her uncle and her sovereign. Choosing to respect the gods does not mean that she gets to disrespect royals, who are the gods' representatives on earth.
The flaw in Antigone that the chorus pointed out to her in Scene 4, line 45 was her lack of respect for human laws. This flaw would lead to her death, and the chorus blamed Antigone for her own demise.
The breaking of her engagement, the loss of her life and the respect of her people is how the conflict ends for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is the first cousin and bride-to-be of Prince Haemon, King Creon's son and heir. Creon sentences her to death for burying her brother Polyneices and thereby breaks her engagement to his son. She commits suicide in the dark, isolated, scary cave where Creon has her walled up. But in the process, Antigone gains the admiration and respect of Thebans for defending divine will, the rights of the dead, and Theban traditions.
Respect for the gods, family and the afterlife are the motivations of Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone must choose between obeying and disobeying a recent law that contradicts divine will and Theban traditions. She chooses her actions to be motivated by respect for the gods and for family. She says that mortals spend more time dead than alive and that she must be able to look her family in the face when they all meet again in the Underworld of the afterlife.
That Antigone prefers to respect the eternal commands of the gods for below ground burials and funeral services for all Thebans and that Ismene prefers to respect her uncle's blasphemous law that denies such rights to the disloyal Theban dead are the reasons why the sisters quarrel as the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles [496 B.C.E. - 406 B.C.E.] opens.
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.
It is possible - but doubtful given her uncle's personality - that Antigone may have fared better if she had treated Creon with respect in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon criticizes Princess Antigone and her brother Polyneices but approves Antigone's docile sister Princess Ismene and ambitious brother Eteocles. In line with his expressed animosity toward women, Creon is on record for calling Antigone foolish for comforting her father and defending her brother's legitimate claim to the Theban throne. He is as unworkable as any stalker who debunks and ruins his prey, particularly by playing family members against each other.
That she is to blame for her own predicament is the chorus' reaction to Antigone's plight in her final scene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus reminds Theban Princess Antigone of her own choices. They say that respect for the gods is important, but does not entail offense to royal rulers. They state that Antigone's willful spirit and uncontrolled passion put her on the road to her death by live burial.
It is by burying her brother that Antigone breaks a moral law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the phrase moral law describes the enforcement of right and wrong in society. The description fits the non-burial edict that is issued by Theban Princess Antigone's uncle King Creon. It is right for Antigone to respect Creon as her guardian, relative and ruler. It therefore is wrong for her to break his law.