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The city of Thebes has won a war against Argos. Theban King Creon has a law enacted to regulate the burial of the war's dead. All those who fought for Thebes may be given proper burial. The Argive dead and those Thebans who were allies of Argos must be left exposed to the birds, dogs, and elements. Anyone who violates the law will be put to death by stoning.

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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.


What new law Creon just enacted and what does antigone propose doing about it?

Creon has enacted a law prohibiting the burial of Polynices, who fought against Thebes, declaring that anyone who disobeys will face severe punishment. Antigone proposes to defy this law, believing it is her moral and religious duty to honor her brother with a proper burial, regardless of the consequences. Her actions reflect her commitment to familial loyalty and divine law over man-made edicts.


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.


What is Creon's relation to Oedipus in Antigone?

his brother in law


What reason does Antigone give for disobeying Creon's orders in 'Antigone'?

That he is in the wrong is the reason that Antigone gives Creon for disobeying his orders in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone breaks a royal edict issued by her uncle, King Creon. The edict conflicts with divine law and Theban tradition. Antigone explains that she breaks Creon's law because he is in the wrong and that she observes divine law because the gods rule.


Why does antigone tell Creon that she disobeyed his edict?

Creon's edict defied moral law.


What law did Creon make?

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.


What does Antigone wish upon Creon in 'Antigone'?

That his sufferings at least equal hers is what Antigone wishes upon Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices. She thereby complies with a divine law that now is contradicted by her uncle King Creon's recent royal edict. Death is the punishment for violating Creon's law. Antigone thinks that Creon needs to experience at the bare minimum what she faces.


Why are Antigone and Creon in conflict in 'Antigone'?

That one is a law breaker and the other a law enforcer is a reason why Antigone and Creon are in conflict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices. That act makes her the breaker of a royal edict even though she is in compliance with divine law. It also puts her in conflict with her uncle King Creon, who issues and enforces the law that Antigone breaks.


Who is captured in 'Antigone'?

In the play 'Antigone' Antigone is captured. The sentry discovers that the body of Polyneices is being given proper burial attentions, contrary to a recently enacted law. They wait until Antigone makes a follow-up check of her dead brother's body. Then they apprehend her and bring her to Theban King Creon.


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.


Why does Antigone dwell with Creon in his household in 'Antigone'?

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