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Q: What purpose does Teiresias have when visiting Creon?
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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.


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


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.


Who does Oedipus think framed him?

Oedipus believed that Creon and Teiresias were trying to frame him for the purpose of taking the throne. Oedipus the King was written by Sophocles.


Who does Oedipus think is framing him?

Oedipus initially believes that Creon is framing him for Laius's murder, suspecting Creon of wanting to usurp the throne.


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.


What does Creon assume is the motive behind teiresias prophecies?

gold