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Creon, a character in Sophocles' play "Antigone," enacted a law prohibiting the burial of Polynices, who had fought against Thebes. He declared that anyone who attempted to bury him would face severe punishment. This law reflects Creon's belief in the importance of state Law and Order over familial loyalty and divine law, leading to tragic consequences in the story.
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What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Is Creon jacostas sister?
Jacosas is Creon's sister also brother-in-law to Oedipus and unlce of his children
What is Creon's relation to Oedipus in Antigone?
his brother in law
Who is Oedipus' brother-in-law in Oedipus Rex?
Creon
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.
Is Creon laius brother in Oedipus Rex?
Creon is the brother in law of Laius by the sister of Creon and wife of Laius, Jocasta.
What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Why does antigone tell Creon that she disobeyed his edict?
Creon's edict defied moral law.
Is Creon jacostas sister?
Jacosas is Creon's sister also brother-in-law to Oedipus and unlce of his children
What is Creon's relation to Oedipus in Antigone?
his brother in law
Who is Oedipus' brother-in-law in Oedipus Rex?
Creon
Why does Creon pass the law?
Creon declared that anyone who buried Polynices would be put to death by public stoning.
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.
How are Oedipus and Creon related?
Creon is Oedipus's uncle, since he is Jocasta's (Oedipus's mother) brother. I guess Creon is also is brother-in-law, since he marries Jocasta.
Is it true that Creon is laius's brother?
Creon is the the brother of Jocasta, the mother of Oedipus so brother in law to Laius her husband.
What final warning or prediction does Tiresias give Creon?
Basically he tells Creon, that by punishing Antigone for burying her brother against his (Creon's) order, but in accordance with divine law, that Creon is really upsetting the gods and they are going to punish him.
What will Creon do to Antigone?
That he will execute his niece and intended daughter-in-law Antigone for treasonous disobedience of his law on non burial of the disloyal Theban dead is what Theban King Creon makes it clear he will do.
