The sentry brings news to Creon that Polyneices' body has been buried despite Creon's decree prohibiting it. This act of defiance challenges Creon's authority and the law he established. The sentry expresses fear of punishment for failing to prevent the burial, highlighting the tension between divine law and human law. This news sets the stage for the central conflict in Sophocles' "Antigone."
The sentry is afraid to bring news of the burial to Creon because he fears punishment for failing to prevent it, as Creon has strictly prohibited the burial of Polyneices. His fears are justified, given Creon's harsh stance on disobedience. When the sentry finally reports the news, Creon accuses him of being complicit in the act, suggesting that if he had done his job properly, the burial would not have occurred. This accusation reflects Creon's paranoia and desire to maintain control over the situation.
The sentry brings news that the body of Polyneices has had dust spread over it so that it may pass safely through to the underworld. Creon is overtaken with rage and tells the messenger that if he doesn't find who did this than he would be killed.
Sentry
The news of Polyneices' body being left unburied was brought to Creon by the sentry. The sentry reported that someone had defied Creon's orders and buried Polyneices, which led to Creon's anger and the subsequent investigation to find the culprit.
That Polyneices' body is buried and that the perpetrator is long gone is the news that the sentry brings on his first visit to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon denies to his perceived enemies their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. He enforces his prohibition by a royal edict. He has guards posted immediately after making the edict public. But a sentry lets Creon know that his edict already is violated and that Creon's disgraced nephew Polyneices' body already is covered with a dusty layer that constitutes a partial burial.
The sentry is afraid to bring news of the burial to Creon because he fears punishment for failing to prevent it, as Creon has strictly prohibited the burial of Polyneices. His fears are justified, given Creon's harsh stance on disobedience. When the sentry finally reports the news, Creon accuses him of being complicit in the act, suggesting that if he had done his job properly, the burial would not have occurred. This accusation reflects Creon's paranoia and desire to maintain control over the situation.
The sentry brings news that the body of Polyneices has had dust spread over it so that it may pass safely through to the underworld. Creon is overtaken with rage and tells the messenger that if he doesn't find who did this than he would be killed.
Sentry
The news of Polyneices' body being left unburied was brought to Creon by the sentry. The sentry reported that someone had defied Creon's orders and buried Polyneices, which led to Creon's anger and the subsequent investigation to find the culprit.
That Polyneices' body is buried and that the perpetrator is long gone is the news that the sentry brings on his first visit to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon denies to his perceived enemies their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. He enforces his prohibition by a royal edict. He has guards posted immediately after making the edict public. But a sentry lets Creon know that his edict already is violated and that Creon's disgraced nephew Polyneices' body already is covered with a dusty layer that constitutes a partial burial.
To save himself from the king's threat to kill him if he does not find the culprit.
Creon thinks the Sentry has buried the body of Polynices.
The Sentry informs Creon that Polyneices' body has been buried, despite Creon's decree prohibiting it. The body was covered with dust, and it appears that someone has defied the law and given him a proper burial. This news frustrates Creon and leads him to suspect that there may be a conspiracy against his authority. The Sentry expresses fear of the consequences, as he is worried about the repercussions of this act.
Antigone. Sentry sees Antigone bury her brother, Polyneices, and is appalled. He takes her to Creon who says that is Antigone is involved in this crime, her sister, Ismene must be following too!
In Sophocles' play "Antigone," the decision on which sentry will bring the news about Polyneices' burial to Creon is largely determined by chance and fear. The sentries draw lots to see who will take on the risky task of reporting the defiance of the law, as they all dread the consequences of failing to maintain order. The chosen sentry is anxious about the potential repercussions but is ultimately compelled to fulfill his duty, highlighting themes of responsibility and the consequences of authority in the play.
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The sentry captured Antigone burying Polyneices and brought her to Creon