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What motivates Creon to be suspicious of Teiresias prophecies?
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He thinks he has been bribed
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What is the conflict between Creon and tiresias in 'Antigone'?
The conflict between Creon and Teiresias in "Antigone" begins with Creon's inability to believe Teiresias' prophecies. Creon believes that he is a traitor.
What does Creon assume is the motive behind teiresias prophecies?
gold
When does Creon change his attitude in 'Antigone'?
It is after Teiresias' prophecies and during his conversation with the chorus leader that Creon changes his attitude in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet cautions that what goes around comes around. The mourning and suffering that all Thebes experiences over the unburied bodies of the disloyal Theban dead is heading towards the royal household. Theban King Creon maintains his insulting, threatening treatment of Teiresias until the latter leaves. Then Creon reveals to the chorus leader how shaken he is by Teiresias' prophecies. The chorus leader suggests a change in attitude and policy, which Creon actually carries out.
Why does Creon owe Teiresias in 'Antigone'?
It is because of previous advice that Creon owes Teiresias in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon meets with his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Teiresias observes that Creon needs to listen and act upon what will be said during their meeting. He says that he has Creon's best interests at heart, as can be seen by previous advice.
What does Creon accuse teiresias of wanting from him?
money.
What is the conflict between Creon and tiresias in 'Antigone'?
The conflict between Creon and Teiresias in "Antigone" begins with Creon's inability to believe Teiresias' prophecies. Creon believes that he is a traitor.
What does Creon assume is the motive behind teiresias prophecies?
gold
When does Creon change his attitude in 'Antigone'?
It is after Teiresias' prophecies and during his conversation with the chorus leader that Creon changes his attitude in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet cautions that what goes around comes around. The mourning and suffering that all Thebes experiences over the unburied bodies of the disloyal Theban dead is heading towards the royal household. Theban King Creon maintains his insulting, threatening treatment of Teiresias until the latter leaves. Then Creon reveals to the chorus leader how shaken he is by Teiresias' prophecies. The chorus leader suggests a change in attitude and policy, which Creon actually carries out.
Why does Creon owe Teiresias in 'Antigone'?
It is because of previous advice that Creon owes Teiresias in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon meets with his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Teiresias observes that Creon needs to listen and act upon what will be said during their meeting. He says that he has Creon's best interests at heart, as can be seen by previous advice.
What does Creon accuse teiresias of wanting from him?
money.
Who does Teiresias blame for the anger of the gods?
creon
Is Creon the father of Teiresias?
i think so
What prophecies does Teiresias tell in 'Antigone'?
That what goes around Thebes will come back to destroy the royal household is the prophecy told by Teiresias in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet advises his sovereign, Theban King Creon, to bury Polyneices and to release Princess Antigone. Creon objects since he considers his nephew a traitor undeserving of below ground burial and his niece a foolish lawbreaker. Teiresias warns that the mourning that grieves all Thebes over the dead whom Creon denies of god-given burial rights will strike and destroy Creon's own household.
How does Teiresias persuade Creon to change his mind in 'Antigone'?
Teiresias does not persuade Creon to change his mind in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban King Creon that the royal household will suffer the same death and sorrow as Creon inflicts hardheartedly upon Thebes. But Creon continues to insult and threaten his sightless seer and royal councillor. It is after Teiresias leaves and the chorus leader says that Creon needs to bury Polyneices and release Antigone that Creon changes his mind.
What does Creon accuse Teiresias of in 'Antigone'?
Taking bribes from Thebes' enemies is what Creon accuses Teiresias of in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon seeks to end the pestilence in Thebes. He requests information from Teiresias the blind prophet. He dislikes Teiresias not rubber stamping royal actions and therefore accuses him of taking bribes.
What does the chorus leader tell Creon about Teiresias' predictions in 'Antigone'?
That Creon needs to do what Teiresias tells him to is what the chorus leader tells Creon about Teiresias' predictions in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet announces that the mourning and suffering that goes around all Thebes will come back to the Theban royal household. He cautions that Creon needs to bury Polyneices' body and free Princess Antigone. King Creon does not stop his torrent of insults and threats. But he mentions the predictions to the chorus leader, who says to do what Teiresias says.
Creon accuses both teiresias and the guard of accepting bribes?
Yes, Creon accuses both Teiresias and the guard of accepting bribes. He accuses Teiresias of being motivated by money in his prophecy, and he accuses the guard of being bribed by someone to bury Polynices.
