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What does family loyalty have to do with Creon's insistence on carrying out the sentence?
Creon's insistence on carrying out the sentence against Antigone stems from his belief in state loyalty and the rule of law over familial ties. He views adherence to his edicts as essential for maintaining order and authority in Thebes, prioritizing civic duty above personal relationships. This conflict highlights the tension between familial loyalty and civic responsibility, ultimately leading to tragic consequences for both Creon and his family.
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Who is eurydice in Antigone?
Creons wife
What does Creon's counterargument to Oedipus' charges reveal about creons character?
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What Is Creons attitude towards Tiresias?
He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
How does haemon respond to creons order?
He don't support his father' decision to execute Antigone.
What is creons motivation for decreeing that polyneices should go unburied?
Aramis Torrance-Hurt
Who is eurydice in Antigone?
Creons wife
What is creons defense against the accusation against him?
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Who is creons sibling?
Oedipus's mother and wife - Jocasta.
What do creons words tell you about his views of government and his role as king?
Creon's words reflect a belief in the absolute authority of the state and the importance of law and order. He views his role as king as one that requires unwavering adherence to rules and the maintenance of power, often prioritizing these over individual rights or familial loyalty. His insistence on strict governance suggests he sees himself as the protector of the city, willing to make tough decisions for the perceived greater good. This perspective often leads him to conflict with others who value personal morals and justice over rigid state control.
What does Creon's counterargument to Oedipus' charges reveal about creons character?
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What is antigone's major argument for her disobedience?
creons's law conflicts with divine law
What Is Creons attitude towards Tiresias?
He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
What does Creons response to Oedipuss accusations tell us about Creon as a character?
I HAVE NO IDEA
What is creons motivation for decreeing that polyneices should go unburied?
Aramis Torrance-Hurt
How does haemon respond to creons order?
He don't support his father' decision to execute Antigone.
What was creons act of blasphemy?
Forbidding the burial of Polyneices and saying the gods do not give a damn about his body
What are creons reasons for creating the edict in antigone?
Creon creates the edict in "Antigone" to assert his authority and maintain order in Thebes after a civil war. He believes that loyalty to the state is paramount and that public order must be prioritized over individual desires. By prohibiting the burial of Polynices, Creon aims to deter dissent and establish a clear consequence for treason, reinforcing his stance on law and governance. Ultimately, his edict reflects his rigid belief in the supremacy of state law over familial loyalty.
