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That he deserves it as his brother and as a Thebanand that it is divine will are Antigone's arguments to Creon about burying her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone believes in the old ways of cherished traditions, divine will and family ties. She feels that the gods must be obeyed since they rule life through Codes of Conduct and customized fates for all fates. She is convinced that her brother Polyneices must be buried because that it is his fate as a Theban to whom the gods guarantee a below ground burial and proper funeral rites.
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Why is Antigone committed to burying her brother Polyneices In Antigone.?
love for her family
How did the guards happen to catch Antigone?
they catch her burying her brother Polyneices.
What was Creon's reaction to Antigone after she accused of breaking his law?
Creon accused Antigone and her sister of burying her brother. He was furious.
What does Antigone do after burying her brother's body in 'Antigone'?
Go back to check on her work and get arrested for reburial are what Antigone does after burying her brother's body in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone announces to her sister Ismene at the play's beginning that she will break the law, bury her brother, and expect to be caught and punished. She buries her brother, and no one is the wiser. She returns to the burial site, finds her brother's exposed corpse, attempts to rebury him, and accepts her arrest and death sentence.
How does Creon learn about Antigone's actions?
The guard returns to tell the king after she is found burying her brother.
Why is Antigone committed to burying her brother Polyneices In Antigone.?
love for her family
Who was put to death for burying their brother?
Antigone
How did the guards happen to catch Antigone?
they catch her burying her brother Polyneices.
What was Creon's reaction to Antigone after she accused of breaking his law?
Creon accused Antigone and her sister of burying her brother. He was furious.
Which young woman was punished for burying her dead brother in greek play?
Antigone
Who tells Creon about antigone burying her brother?
The guards and sentries who witness the act.
What does Antigone do after burying her brother's body in 'Antigone'?
Go back to check on her work and get arrested for reburial are what Antigone does after burying her brother's body in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone announces to her sister Ismene at the play's beginning that she will break the law, bury her brother, and expect to be caught and punished. She buries her brother, and no one is the wiser. She returns to the burial site, finds her brother's exposed corpse, attempts to rebury him, and accepts her arrest and death sentence.
How does Creon learn about Antigone's actions?
The guard returns to tell the king after she is found burying her brother.
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.
Who did Creon accuse first for burying Antigone's brother?
Creon first accused Antigone of burying her brother Polyneices. He discovered that she had defied his edict prohibiting the burial, leading him to confront her directly. Creon's insistence on upholding the law and punishing her for her actions becomes a central theme in the play.
Does Antigone deny burying Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
No, Antigone does not deny burying her brother Polyneices in the play "Antigone" by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone openly admits burying her brother. The Sentry brings her before her uncle and future father-in-law, Theban King Creon. Creon asks Antigone whether or not the charges are true of her having broken the law against non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. In the R.C. Jebb translation available online, Antigone says in Episode 2 Line 290, "I avow it; I make no denial."
What does Antigone ask of the gods?
Anigone asks the gods if burying her brother was wrong, punish her, but if the men were wrong, then punish them.
