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In Sophocles' play "Antigone," Creon commands the city elders to uphold the law and support his decree that Polynices, who fought against Thebes, should not be buried. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty to the state and the consequences of disobedience. Creon seeks to establish his authority and ensure that the citizens adhere to his orders for the sake of order and stability in Thebes.

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