His excessive pride, He doesn't want to show he was wrong.
Creon has decreed that Polynices, who fought against Thebes, is to be left unburied as a punishment for his treachery. This decree states that anyone who attempts to bury him will face severe penalties, including death. Creon believes that this action upholds the law and reinforces the authority of the state over familial loyalty. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who defies the decree to honor her brother.
That she will obey it is Ismene's decision regarding the king's decree in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene discusses the recent royal decree with her sister, Princess Antigone. Ismene dislikes disobedience. She feels that her uncle, King Creon, must be respected as her guardian, ruler and uncle. The same holds for his laws even when they conflict with divine will and Theban traditions.
anyone who violates Creon's decree will be stoned to death outside the city walls.
Creon has declared an emergency decree in Thebes that prohibits the burial of Polynices, who fought against the city. This decree mandates that anyone who attempts to honor him with a proper burial will face severe punishment. Creon believes that this action is necessary to uphold law and order in Thebes and to demonstrate loyalty to the state. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who is determined to defy the decree.
yes, he does not like the fact that Antigone(being a female) going against his word
Creon has decreed that Polynices, who fought against Thebes, is to be left unburied as a punishment for his treachery. This decree states that anyone who attempts to bury him will face severe penalties, including death. Creon believes that this action upholds the law and reinforces the authority of the state over familial loyalty. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who defies the decree to honor her brother.
That she will obey it is Ismene's decision regarding the king's decree in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene discusses the recent royal decree with her sister, Princess Antigone. Ismene dislikes disobedience. She feels that her uncle, King Creon, must be respected as her guardian, ruler and uncle. The same holds for his laws even when they conflict with divine will and Theban traditions.
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.
anyone who violates Creon's decree will be stoned to death outside the city walls.
Creon has declared an emergency decree in Thebes that prohibits the burial of Polynices, who fought against the city. This decree mandates that anyone who attempts to honor him with a proper burial will face severe punishment. Creon believes that this action is necessary to uphold law and order in Thebes and to demonstrate loyalty to the state. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who is determined to defy the decree.
yes, he does not like the fact that Antigone(being a female) going against his word
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In Sophocles' play "Antigone," Creon issues a decree that prohibits the burial of Polyneices, declaring him a traitor to Thebes. He mandates that anyone who disobeys this order will be punished by death. This decree sets in motion the central conflict of the play, as Antigone defies Creon's order to honor her brother with a proper burial. Creon's insistence on upholding the law highlights themes of authority, loyalty, and moral duty.
He thinks he has been bribed
When Creon and the audience learn of Haemon and Eurydice's suicide. This is the falling action/conclusion of what Creon's decree and his actions have entailed.
He said one of them could be buried, and the other couldn't. In order to maintain order he was attempting to show a clear winner and loser so that the conflict would end.
He said they couldn't be buried Creon decreed regarding the two brothers are; For Eteocles, is to receive a honorable death, with a burial and for Polyneices, he is to receive a dishonorable death where he will be placed in the town and be left for the vultures to eat him. If anyone would bury Polyneices, they will be stoned to death.