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Why is Antigone so determined to bury her brother in 'Antigone'?
That she fears divine wrath and that family is irreplaceable are the reasons why Antigone is so determined to bury her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone recognizes that divine wrath can makes a mortal miserable in this life and the next. She knows that burial and funeral rites are guaranteed by the gods and therefore not to be fooled with. Additionally, she says that both her parents are dead, and so she only has the siblings that she already has. No more siblings are forthcoming, and she is going to have to be able to look her family in the face when they all meet in the Underworld of the afterlife.
Why does Antigone feel it is her duty to bury Polyneices?
Antigone feels that it is her duty to bury Polyneices because he is her brother, and it was a sacred duty to bury the dead so that they could pass the river that encircles the kingdom of death. She disobeyed Creon's proclamation, but followed the sacred laws.
What are antigone reasons for defying Creon?
She doesnt think it it right to honor only one brother so in being that case she in fact does go against his will to bury him .
Why did Antigone bury her brother twice?
The first time she buried him, Creon ordered that the body be dug up again, so she buried him a second time accordingly.
Why doesn't Antigone fear death?
Because she stayed loyal to her family and to the Gods so she doesn't mind taking death .Also she is so full of pride that she thinks that dying is an honor because she got to bury her brother.
Why is Antigone so determined to bury her brother in 'Antigone'?
That she fears divine wrath and that family is irreplaceable are the reasons why Antigone is so determined to bury her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone recognizes that divine wrath can makes a mortal miserable in this life and the next. She knows that burial and funeral rites are guaranteed by the gods and therefore not to be fooled with. Additionally, she says that both her parents are dead, and so she only has the siblings that she already has. No more siblings are forthcoming, and she is going to have to be able to look her family in the face when they all meet in the Underworld of the afterlife.
Why does Antigone feel it is her duty to bury Polyneices?
Antigone feels that it is her duty to bury Polyneices because he is her brother, and it was a sacred duty to bury the dead so that they could pass the river that encircles the kingdom of death. She disobeyed Creon's proclamation, but followed the sacred laws.
In what way is the prophecy of teiresias fulfilled?
The prophecy was that if Creon did not bury Polynices, his punishment of Antigone will bring a curse down on Thebes. Teiresias prophecy is fufilled by Haimon killing himself..Since Creon would not let Antigone bury her brother(Polynices),Antigone killed herself. So Haimon killed himself because he wanted to be with Antigone because the Creon would not bury the brother of Antigone.
Why is Sir Tarquine so determined to kill Sir Launcelot.?
It is becasue Lancelot killed Tarquine's brother.
What are antigone reasons for defying Creon?
She doesnt think it it right to honor only one brother so in being that case she in fact does go against his will to bury him .
Why did Antigone bury her brother twice?
The first time she buried him, Creon ordered that the body be dug up again, so she buried him a second time accordingly.
Why doesn't Antigone fear death?
Because she stayed loyal to her family and to the Gods so she doesn't mind taking death .Also she is so full of pride that she thinks that dying is an honor because she got to bury her brother.
What is Antigone's decision in 'Antigone'?
That she will bury her brother is Antigone's decision in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone sets in motion a series of decisions when she decides that she will bury her brother Polyneices. In so doing, she decides to obey a divine law and disobey a royal edict. She then decides not to be nice to Creon and thereby to make sure of receiving the death sentence for her crime.
Did they bury Egyptians with flowers?
I don't think so
What if a hermit crab doesn't bury himself?
not all hermit crabs bury themselves so nothing is wrong with your hermit crab
Why did they bury people in pyramids?
So they could be worshipped forever
How is Creon treating the body of Eteocles and why?
Creon is treating Eteocles body badly and does not want Antigone to bury him.No!Eteocles is the loyal prince in the eyes of Creon and so is honorably buried.His brother Polyneices is the one treated badly.
