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An aphorism is a concise statement of a truth. At least 15 examples of aphorisms may be found in the play 'Antigone'. Chorus: 'Wonders are many, and none is more wonderful than man'. Antigone: 'Die I must - I knew that well [how should I not?] - even without thy edicts'. Theban King Creon: 'I would have thee know that o'erstubborn spirits are most often humbled'. Chorus: 'Nothing that is vast enters into the life of mortals without a curse'. Theban King Creon: 'What wound could strike deeper than a false friend?' Antigone: 'Hades...gives sleep to all...'. Chorus: 'Dreadful is the mysterious power of fate'. Teiresias: 'All men are liable to err; but when an error has been made, that man is no longer witless or unblest who heals the ill into which he hath fallen, and remains not stubborn'. Teiresias: 'Self-will, we know, incurs the charge of folly'. Theban King Creon: 'Well I know that no mortal can defile the gods'. Teiresias: ' How precious, above all wealth, is good counsel'. Theban King Creon: 'We must not wage a vain war with destiny'. Messenger: 'Fortune raises and Fortune humbles the lucky and unlucky from day to day'. Coryphaeus*: 'Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness and reverence toward the gods must be involate'. Coryphaeus: 'Great words of prideful men are ever punished with great blows'. *Chorus director.
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How old was Antigone was when she was living with Creon?
15 year old at most
What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Who is the protaganist in Antigone?
Antigone
How old is Antigone?
In the play 'Antigone', no information is given as to the age of the main character of the same name. But in ancient Greece, betrothal arrangements tended to be made in the childhood, if not the infancy, of the future bride and groom. A guess based on Antigone's actions and speech may be at around 15 years old.
Who are the anarchist in antigone?
Antigone is the anarchist.
How old was Antigone was when she was living with Creon?
15 year old at most
How do you spell aphorisms?
That is the correct spelling of APHORISMS (clever, astute, or insightful observations, similar to proverbs but implying wit).
What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Who is the protaganist in Antigone?
Antigone
How old is Antigone?
In the play 'Antigone', no information is given as to the age of the main character of the same name. But in ancient Greece, betrothal arrangements tended to be made in the childhood, if not the infancy, of the future bride and groom. A guess based on Antigone's actions and speech may be at around 15 years old.
Who are the anarchist in antigone?
Antigone is the anarchist.
Who is the protagonist of Antigone?
Antigone is the Protagonist.
Is Thomas Jefferson is known for his witty aphorisms?
no
Who is the sister of antigone?
The sister of Antigone is Ismene.
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene is Antigone's sister
Is Creon or Antigone the greater protagonist?
Antigone is,
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene is Antigone's sister
