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Creon has decreed that Polynices, who fought against Thebes, is to be left unburied as a punishment for his treachery. This decree states that anyone who attempts to bury him will face severe penalties, including death. Creon believes that this action upholds the law and reinforces the authority of the state over familial loyalty. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who defies the decree to honor her brother.
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What is Creon's argument against burying Polyneices?
Creon believes that Polynieces was a traitor to the city.
What decree concerning the bodies of Eteocles and Polyneces does Creon make just before Antigone begins?
he says that it is illegal for anyone to bury polynieces because he is a traitor towards thebes. at the end of the play we find out that he really says this because one of his sons is killed by polynieces army in the war between eteocles and polyniceces
What motivates Creon to stick to his decision regarding his decree?
His excessive pride, He doesn't want to show he was wrong.
What decree has Creon issued regarding Antigone's brothers?
He said one of them could be buried, and the other couldn't. In order to maintain order he was attempting to show a clear winner and loser so that the conflict would end.
What will happen to the person who violates Creon decree?
anyone who violates Creon's decree will be stoned to death outside the city walls.
What is Creon's argument against burying Polyneices?
Creon believes that Polynieces was a traitor to the city.
What decree concerning the bodies of Eteocles and Polyneces does Creon make just before Antigone begins?
he says that it is illegal for anyone to bury polynieces because he is a traitor towards thebes. at the end of the play we find out that he really says this because one of his sons is killed by polynieces army in the war between eteocles and polyniceces
What motivates Creon to stick to his decision regarding his decree?
His excessive pride, He doesn't want to show he was wrong.
What decree has Creon issued regarding Antigone's brothers?
He said one of them could be buried, and the other couldn't. In order to maintain order he was attempting to show a clear winner and loser so that the conflict would end.
Who has directly violated Creon's decree?
It was Antigone; Creon's decree was that Polynices was not be be given burial rights but Antigone violated this decree by burying the body of her brother.
What will happen to the person who violates Creon decree?
anyone who violates Creon's decree will be stoned to death outside the city walls.
Why did Ismene object to the burial of their brother Polynices?
She knew that King Creon had issued a decree that noone should bury him. She wanted him to be buried but was fearful for her life
What did Creon issue for Antigone's brothers?
Theban King Creon issued a decree for Eteocles and Polyneices, who were his nephews and Antigone's brothers. The decree allowed Eteocles to receive proper funerary procedures since he was loyal to Thebes in the battle against Argos. At the same time, the decree denied those same god-given rights to Polyneices, who was disloyal to Thebes in the conflict.
Why did Creon say like father like daughter?
Theban King Creon issued a decree that was counterproductive to the well-being of his city and his family. By that decree, he denied the god-given rights of proper burial to those who had fought against Thebes in the recent battle with the Argive enemy. The King issued such a decree to give preferential treatment to Thebans who had remained loyal to Thebes. For Creon felt that once an enemy, always an enemy. It didn't matter if that enemy started out in life as a relative, friend or fellow Theban. And so the King didn't want foes to be treated as well as friends.
What decree does Creon issue?
In Sophocles' play "Antigone," Creon issues a decree that prohibits the burial of Polyneices, declaring him a traitor to Thebes. He mandates that anyone who disobeys this order will be punished by death. This decree sets in motion the central conflict of the play, as Antigone defies Creon's order to honor her brother with a proper burial. Creon's insistence on upholding the law highlights themes of authority, loyalty, and moral duty.
What is the denouement in 'Antigone'?
When Creon and the audience learn of Haemon and Eurydice's suicide. This is the falling action/conclusion of what Creon's decree and his actions have entailed.
What emergency decree has Creon just declared for all of Thebes?
Creon has declared an emergency decree in Thebes that prohibits the burial of Polynices, who fought against the city. This decree mandates that anyone who attempts to honor him with a proper burial will face severe punishment. Creon believes that this action is necessary to uphold law and order in Thebes and to demonstrate loyalty to the state. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who is determined to defy the decree.
