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What is the punishment for violation of Creon's law in 'Antigone'?
Stoning is the punishment for violation of Creon's law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon comes up with his own law regarding burials in Thebes. He makes below ground burial the privilege of Theban loyalists instead of the god-given that it is for all Thebans. He thinks that he will ensure compliance with his law by enforcing the punishment of death under a showed of heavy, sharp rocks thrown by fellow Thebans.
What is the struggle between Antigone and Creon over the notion of ruling and being ruled by oneself in 'Antigone'?
That the one thinks that mortals all answer to the gods and that the other thinks that the king is answerable to no one is the struggle between Antigone and Creon over the notion of ruling and being ruled by oneself in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone accepts the gods as the ultimate authority in life and death. In contrast, her uncle King Creon considers himself the ultimate authority over Thebes. He is correct in considering himself the gods' earthly representative in Thebes. But he is incorrect in thinking that makes him answerable to no one but himself.
What does Antigone wish upon Creon in 'Antigone'?
That his sufferings at least equal hers is what Antigone wishes upon Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices. She thereby complies with a divine law that now is contradicted by her uncle King Creon's recent royal edict. Death is the punishment for violating Creon's law. Antigone thinks that Creon needs to experience at the bare minimum what she faces.
What do Antigone and Creon respectively represent about loyalty and laws in 'Antigone'?
Personal loyalty to family and the gods versus impersonal dedication to job and to government are what Antigone and Creon respectively represent about loyalty and laws in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone acts from the heart. She defends her family, her gods and her cherished Theban traditions. In contrast, her uncle King Creon operates from the brain. He thinks in terms of the numbers of losses and wins in carrying out the responsibilities of his job as king and in running the city government of Thebes.
What does Haemon symbolize in 'Antigone'?
Love is what what Haemon symbolizes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon is engaged to marry his first cousin, Princess Antigone. No one knows what Antigone thinks of her husband-to-be since she never mentions him. But everyone knows what Haemon thinks since he defends Antigone against his daunting father, King Creon. Additionally, Haemon takes his life after finding Antigone hanging dead from the halter of her own dress.
What are the names of Antigone's parents in 'Antigone'?
Oedipus and Jocasta are the names of Antigone's parents in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is the elder daughter of the monarchs of Thebes. On her mother's side of the family, Antigone knows herself to be the great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Cadmus, Thebes' founding king. On her father's side of the family, she thinks herself to be the granddaughter of Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope.
What is the punishment for violation of Creon's law in 'Antigone'?
Stoning is the punishment for violation of Creon's law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon comes up with his own law regarding burials in Thebes. He makes below ground burial the privilege of Theban loyalists instead of the god-given that it is for all Thebans. He thinks that he will ensure compliance with his law by enforcing the punishment of death under a showed of heavy, sharp rocks thrown by fellow Thebans.
What is the struggle between Antigone and Creon over the notion of ruling and being ruled by oneself in 'Antigone'?
That the one thinks that mortals all answer to the gods and that the other thinks that the king is answerable to no one is the struggle between Antigone and Creon over the notion of ruling and being ruled by oneself in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone accepts the gods as the ultimate authority in life and death. In contrast, her uncle King Creon considers himself the ultimate authority over Thebes. He is correct in considering himself the gods' earthly representative in Thebes. But he is incorrect in thinking that makes him answerable to no one but himself.
What does Antigone wish upon Creon in 'Antigone'?
That his sufferings at least equal hers is what Antigone wishes upon Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices. She thereby complies with a divine law that now is contradicted by her uncle King Creon's recent royal edict. Death is the punishment for violating Creon's law. Antigone thinks that Creon needs to experience at the bare minimum what she faces.
What do Antigone and Creon respectively represent about loyalty and laws in 'Antigone'?
Personal loyalty to family and the gods versus impersonal dedication to job and to government are what Antigone and Creon respectively represent about loyalty and laws in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone acts from the heart. She defends her family, her gods and her cherished Theban traditions. In contrast, her uncle King Creon operates from the brain. He thinks in terms of the numbers of losses and wins in carrying out the responsibilities of his job as king and in running the city government of Thebes.
Oedipus thinks that Creon is framing him for the murder of?
the former king of Thebes
What does Haemon symbolize in 'Antigone'?
Love is what what Haemon symbolizes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon is engaged to marry his first cousin, Princess Antigone. No one knows what Antigone thinks of her husband-to-be since she never mentions him. But everyone knows what Haemon thinks since he defends Antigone against his daunting father, King Creon. Additionally, Haemon takes his life after finding Antigone hanging dead from the halter of her own dress.
What is the difference between Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?
Generous versus selfish, straightforward versus deceitful and wider versus narrower context are differences between Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone articulates a generous spirit in her care for her brother Polyneices and her dead family members. She demonstrates straightfowardness in not disguising her emotions or hiding her deeds. She exhibits a commitment to the wider context of life by her devotion to cherished traditions, divine will and family ties.In contrast, Antigone's uncle King Creon expresses selfishness in his disregard for the suffering of his people. He manifests deceit in his punishment of his nephew Polyneices, who dies asserting his legitimate royal claim against his usurping twin brother Eteocles and uncle Creon. He shows a commitment to the narrowest context in thinking only of bolstering the longevity of his rule.That one thinks of others and that the other thinks only of himself is a way in which Antigone and Creon are different in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone considers herself part of a team. She is there for her family, her gods and her traditions. The same may not be said of her uncle King Creon, who thinks only of lasting as long as possible in power.
What does Creon think that a king should do in 'Antigone'?
That a king needs to rule alone is what Creon thinks that a king should do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon likes having the royal powers all to himself. He does not think that he needs to seek second opinions on anything. In fact, he believes that it is a sign of weakness to look anywhere but to oneself when ruling Thebes.
In which city is Oedipus raised?
Corinth is the city in which the future Theban King Oedipus is raised. It isn't his city of birth. But he's brought there at such a young age that he thinks of it as his hometown. He has no prior memories of life in Thebes, which he left at the tender age of three days old.
Where do Antigone's and Creon's views of justice conflict in 'Antigone'?
It is in the interrogation scene that Antigone's and Creon's views of justice conflict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone defends the burial of her brother Polyneices because she says that punishment ends with death. But her uncle Creon demands that Theban traitors be treated like any other enemy dead. He therefore sees justice as continuing into death with the denial of god-given rights of all Thebans to below ground burials. Creon thinks that the only dead enemy is an exposed dead enemy be the enemy Theban or not.
How is Ismene family oriented in 'Antigone'?
That she tries to share the blame in Antigone's crime is a way in which Ismene is family oriented in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene does not want to break her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She makes the suggestion that Antigone not bury their disgraced brother Polyneices whose body is left above ground. But she pretends to participate in the crime when she finds out that Antigone is under arrest and headed towards being sentenced to death. Perhaps she thinks that in so doing the punishment will be lightened or even a pardon issued.
