The sentry told Theban King Creon that the body of Polyneices had been given proper burial rites and rituals. He indicated that a thin layer of dust covered the corpse. He also explained that the body had been anointed with oil. Both acts defied and disobeyed the decree that the King recently had issued. According to that law, the loyal Theban dead were to be given proper burials while the disloyal were to be left above ground and exposed to the elements, dogs, and birds.
Creon thinks the Sentry has buried the body of Polynices.
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
He orders the sentry to find out who is burying polyneices because he had strict orders to not bury him. Then the sentry brings Creon's niece Antigone in and sentences her to death.
It is fear of false blame and undeserved punishment that makes the sentry afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry is acquainted with Theban King Creon's narrow sense of right and wrong. He knows that Creon considers breaking his law wrong and punishing the offender right. He also knows that Creon may punish the bearer of bad news if there is no other person in sight to blame.
Creon thinks that the sentry is been resposible for burying the body.
Creon thinks the Sentry has buried the body of Polynices.
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon
He orders the sentry to find out who is burying polyneices because he had strict orders to not bury him. Then the sentry brings Creon's niece Antigone in and sentences her to death.
It is fear of false blame and undeserved punishment that makes the sentry afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry is acquainted with Theban King Creon's narrow sense of right and wrong. He knows that Creon considers breaking his law wrong and punishing the offender right. He also knows that Creon may punish the bearer of bad news if there is no other person in sight to blame.
Creon thinks that the sentry is been resposible for burying the body.
Sentry
The news of Polyneices' body being left unburied was brought to Creon by the sentry. The sentry reported that someone had defied Creon's orders and buried Polyneices, which led to Creon's anger and the subsequent investigation to find the culprit.
The guard and sentry report it to him.
The sentry is afraid to bring news of the burial to Creon because he fears punishment for failing to prevent it, as Creon has strictly prohibited the burial of Polyneices. His fears are justified, given Creon's harsh stance on disobedience. When the sentry finally reports the news, Creon accuses him of being complicit in the act, suggesting that if he had done his job properly, the burial would not have occurred. This accusation reflects Creon's paranoia and desire to maintain control over the situation.
But the sentry does go - twice - to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon assigns sentries to guard the unburied bodies of the disloyal Theban dead. One of the bodies gets a partial burial under a layer of dust. The sentry reluctantly reports the first violation and comes back with the perpetrator on his second interaction with Creon.
The Sentry Returns Because He Wants To Prove To Creon That He Didn't Bury Polyneices Body And That He's Innocent.