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Money is what Creon believes Teiresias wants in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet blames King Creon for divine wrath over polluted altars in Thebes. He identifies the cause as the unburied bodies of the disloyal Theban dead being consumed by birds that then are ritually sacrificed. Creon objects to all criticisms of his policies and therefore decides that Teiresias is being bribed by Creon's powerful but cowardly enemies in Thebes.
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Why does Creon want the guards to hurry Antigone to her tomb?
Creon wants the guards to hurry to Antigone in the cave because Teiresias (the blind prophet) told him that two family members would die is Antigone did. So at that, Creon needed to save her.
What is the internal conflict in 'Antigone'?
that Creon wants to put her to death.
What does Creon decide to do with Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Bury her alive is what Creon decides to do to Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks a recent royal edict by burying her brother Polyneices. The punishment calls for Antigone to die under a shower of stones thrown by the Theban people. But Antigone's uncle, King Creon, changes his mind and decides that he wants to get Antigone out of sight, out of mind of all Thebes.
What did Creon really want with Antigone in 'Antigone'?
To be out of his presence is what Creon really wants with Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon and Princess Antigone are not on friendly terms of mutual respect. In fact, Creon dismisses his niece as having a lifelong track record for foolishness. He never gives her a chance. He is all too happy to get her away from his son, Prince Haemon, and out of his presence.
How does Creon find out about Antigone in 'Antigone'?
It is through her capture that Creon finds out about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon forbids the burial of any disloyal Theban dead. His niece, Princess Antigone, deliberately disobeys her uncle and buries her brother Polyneices under a layer of dust. Antigone disrespects her uncle and his law so she wants to be caught and sentenced. She gets what she wants because Creon's sentries see her openly breaking the law in broad daylight and take her to the palace for interrogation and sentencing.
Why does Creon want the guards to hurry Antigone to her tomb?
Creon wants the guards to hurry to Antigone in the cave because Teiresias (the blind prophet) told him that two family members would die is Antigone did. So at that, Creon needed to save her.
What is the internal conflict in 'Antigone'?
that Creon wants to put her to death.
What does Creon decide to do with Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Bury her alive is what Creon decides to do to Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks a recent royal edict by burying her brother Polyneices. The punishment calls for Antigone to die under a shower of stones thrown by the Theban people. But Antigone's uncle, King Creon, changes his mind and decides that he wants to get Antigone out of sight, out of mind of all Thebes.
What did Creon really want with Antigone in 'Antigone'?
To be out of his presence is what Creon really wants with Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon and Princess Antigone are not on friendly terms of mutual respect. In fact, Creon dismisses his niece as having a lifelong track record for foolishness. He never gives her a chance. He is all too happy to get her away from his son, Prince Haemon, and out of his presence.
How does Creon find out about Antigone in 'Antigone'?
It is through her capture that Creon finds out about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon forbids the burial of any disloyal Theban dead. His niece, Princess Antigone, deliberately disobeys her uncle and buries her brother Polyneices under a layer of dust. Antigone disrespects her uncle and his law so she wants to be caught and sentenced. She gets what she wants because Creon's sentries see her openly breaking the law in broad daylight and take her to the palace for interrogation and sentencing.
Does Creon appear to revere Teiresias as their scene together opens?
Theban King Creon appears to revere Teiresias the blind prophet at the beginning of their meeting. But in the course of their interaction, he changes his opinion. Teiresias mentions the failure of one of his sacrifices. He also mentions vultures being seen fighting together. Creon wants personal and professional success. He therefore doesn't like either of Teiresias' statements. So he begins to doubt and then to bully and insult Teiresias.
Why is it important for Antigone to confess her action to Creon in 'Antigone'?
That she wants to be known and punished for breaking a law that she heartily dislikes are the reasons why it is important for Antigone to confess her action to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone tells her sister Ismene that she will break their uncle Creon's law of non-burial, call as much attention to herself as possible in burying their brother Polyneices and hope for the death penalty. The key is in getting caught, because she wants Creon to know how repelled she is by a law that contradicts divine will and Theban traditions. She gets what she wants.
What do each of the main characters want in 'Antigone'?
Antigone wants justice for her dead brother, Polyneices. Her sister Ismene wants security, from any possible humiliating repeats of the miserable fates of her parents, King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta of Thebes. Her cousin and fiance, Haemon, wants love and marriage with Antigone. Her uncle and sovereign, Theban King Creon, wants obedience. Her aunt, Queen Eurydice, wants grandchildren and the safe carrying on of the royal bloodline through her only surviving child, Haemon. And her city's blind prophet, Teiresias, wants respect for the laws and the will of the gods.
Why does Creon demand Haemon's death in 'Antigone'?
Theban King Creon does not demand the death of his son Haemon in the play "Antigone" by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon demands unquestioning obedience in all personal and professional interactions. Antigone, his niece and future daughter-in-law, disobeys Creon by burying the body of her dead brother Polyneices. It is Antigone that Creon wants dead, not Theban Prince Haemon.
What is Creon's greatest fault in 'Antigone'?
Arrogance is Creon's greatest fault in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon thinks that he can do what he wants without input or influence from the gods or mortals. For example, he issues a law that contradicts divinely expressed will and cherished Theban traditions regarding below-ground burials and funeral rites for all Thebans. Additionally, he threatens and insults his son Haemon, his nieces Antigone and Ismene, and his advisor Teiresias the blind prophet when they try to help him see the error of his ways and the widespread suffering for which he is responsible.
What conspiracy does Oedipus think is against him?
Theban King Oedipus thinks that Theban King Creon and Teiresias the blind prophet conspire to overthrow him. Teiresias blames him for the death of the previous sovereign, Theban King Laius. Oedipus thinks that Teiresias isn't telling the truth. Instead, he thinks that Teiresias is saying what Creon wants him to, in order to discredit Oedipus and seize the royal powers for himself.
What does Teiresias want Creon to do?
The blind prophet Teiresias wants Theban King Creon to right the wrong done against the gods, and against the people of Thebes. By decree, the King orders that only those Thebans who remain loyal to their city are to receive a proper burial. All those who die as enemy Argive or as collaborating Thebans are to be left above ground and exposed to the elements, dogs, and birds. Teiresias tells King Creon to have proper burial rites and rituals carried out for those corpses that are treated so disrespectfully. He also tells the King to release Antigone from her certain death in a lonely, remote, walled-up cave.
