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Polyneices' burial is unusual because he was denied a proper burial by his brother, Eteocles, and King Creon, who deemed him a traitor for attacking Thebes. Creon declared that anyone who attempted to bury Polyneices would face severe punishment, leading to a conflict between divine law and human law. Despite this, his sister Antigone defies Creon's orders and buries him, emphasizing themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle between individual conscience and state authority. This act of defiance sets the stage for the tragic events that unfold in Sophocles' "Antigone."
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Why doesn't Polyneices receive an honorable burial?
The king does not want Polyneices to be buried.
Who received a proper burial in Antigone?
Polyneices
What symbolizes the burial of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
A covering of dust over the body and the pouring of ritual oil symbolize the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not have the strength to give her brother Polyneices a proper below-ground burial. But it is acceptable to give him a partial burial. The first part of the partial burial is achieved by covering Polyneices' body with dirt until no body part or clothing or accessory is visible. It is time-consuming, but do-able by Antigone. The second part is pouring ritual oil from a bronze ewer over the body.
Who is afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
The sentry and his fellow guards are afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' burial is forbidden by Theban King Creon's recent edict against the burial of the disloyal dead in the recent civil war over the royal succession. Burial means the death penalty for the guilty. The sentry and his co-workers fear that an angry king who brooks no opposition will blame them and have them tortured and killed.
How is Polyneices eventually buried in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
Polyneices' burial is not mentioned in "Oedipus Rex"because he still lives. But a below-ground burial with proper funerary rite is mentioned as to how Polyneices eventually is buried in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices as Theban born and bred is supposed to receive a proper Theban-style burial and funeral service once he dies no matter how he lives his life. Theban King Creon initially denies that right to Thebans such as Polyneices who die fighting against their own hometown. But he ends up having Polyneices' scattered body parts gathered together and given a proper below-ground burial and appropriate funeral services.
Why doesn't Polyneices receive an honorable burial?
The king does not want Polyneices to be buried.
Who received a proper burial in Antigone?
Polyneices
What symbolizes the burial of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
A covering of dust over the body and the pouring of ritual oil symbolize the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not have the strength to give her brother Polyneices a proper below-ground burial. But it is acceptable to give him a partial burial. The first part of the partial burial is achieved by covering Polyneices' body with dirt until no body part or clothing or accessory is visible. It is time-consuming, but do-able by Antigone. The second part is pouring ritual oil from a bronze ewer over the body.
Who is afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
The sentry and his fellow guards are afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' burial is forbidden by Theban King Creon's recent edict against the burial of the disloyal dead in the recent civil war over the royal succession. Burial means the death penalty for the guilty. The sentry and his co-workers fear that an angry king who brooks no opposition will blame them and have them tortured and killed.
How is Polyneices eventually buried in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
Polyneices' burial is not mentioned in "Oedipus Rex"because he still lives. But a below-ground burial with proper funerary rite is mentioned as to how Polyneices eventually is buried in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices as Theban born and bred is supposed to receive a proper Theban-style burial and funeral service once he dies no matter how he lives his life. Theban King Creon initially denies that right to Thebans such as Polyneices who die fighting against their own hometown. But he ends up having Polyneices' scattered body parts gathered together and given a proper below-ground burial and appropriate funeral services.
What is Antigone position on the burial of Polyneices?
antigone was summoned to creon, where she readily admitted her 'crime'
What happens to Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Death, non-burial and burial are what happen to Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices dies in the war over the Theban royal succession that takes place just before the play's opening scene. Theban King Creon initially refuses to honor Polyneices rights as a Theban born and bred to proper funeral services and below-ground burial. But as the horrors of pestilence and death as well as the hatred of his people grow, Creon ends up granting Polyneices' body his rights in full.
Why does the chorus leader fear telling Creon about Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
The chorus leader is not the person who fears telling Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, it is the Sentry and his colleagues who fear informing Theban King Creon of the illegal burial of Polyneices. The guards do not know who the violator is and are afraid that they will be blamed. They draw lots, and it is the Sentry's misfortune to speak of two violations of Creon's non-burial edict regarding the disloyal dead.
Which brother does antigone go to bury?
She has two brothers, Polyneices and Etocles. Etocles we given a proper soldiers burial, but Polyneices was left above ground to be picked at by birds.
Who changes positions on Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
Creon and the chorus leader change their positions on the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead, among whom is his nephew Polyneices. The chorus leader initially comments that Creon must do what needs to be done to rule. But by the end of the play, Creon backs down because the chorus leader takes a stand and advises that Polyneices' body be buried and that Princess Antigone be released from her live burial for trying to bury her brother.
What was creons act of blasphemy?
Forbidding the burial of Polyneices and saying the gods do not give a damn about his body
Why can Polyneices not be buried?
Polyneices cannot be buried, because of a recent decree. According to the god-given traditions by which Thebans live and die, Polyneices needs the benefit of proper burial procedures. But his uncle, Theban King Creon, decides that once an enemy, always an enemy. Polyneices is on the opposing, unsuccessful side in a recent attack on his home town of Thebes. The King decides to overturn tradition by refusing to allow disloyal Theban dead the same burial as loyal Theban dead. Consequently, Theban born and bred Polyneices is denied his traditional Theban right to a proper Theban burial.
