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Loyalty to the Theban monarchy is the value that Creon praises in his first speech to the chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban King Creon trumpets Thebans who respect the monarchy no matter who is the legitimate ruler. He criticizes Thebans such as his nephew Polyneices, who take their challenge to royal authority to the point of war. But he neglects to mention that he and the nephew Eteocles that he so praises are actually illegal power-holders.

In fact, a power-sharing arrangement is in effect whereby the twin brothers are to alternate years of rule. At the end of his first year and with his Uncle Creon's support, Eteocles refuses to honor the agreement and hand the crown over to Polyneices. So it is more of a case of Polyneices standing up for his rights against an illegal seize of power than disrespecting Thebes.

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Which of these values does Creon praise in his initial speech to the Chorus?

In Sophocles Antigone, Creon praises loyalty to the Theban monarchy. He says that the best value is for Thebans to respect the monarchy no matter who the legitimate ruler is.


What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?

Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.


What type of speech does Antigone give at Caesar's funeral?

it was Antony.. antigone and Caesar are two different time periods


How does the sentry's speech create sympathy for Antigone in 'Antigone'?

It is by describing her vulnerability and cooperativenessthat the sentry's speech creates sympathy for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry likens Antigone finding Polyneices' body exposed once more to a mother bird finding her chicks taken from the nest. He mentions her devotion to carrying out burial procedures and funeral rites as best she can. He stresses that Antigone does not put up a fight or make his job any harder than it already is.


Which best describes Creon's speech to his subjects at the beginning of Sophocles' Antigone?

I would say arrogant and haughty

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Which of these values does Creon praise in his initial speech to the Chorus?

In Sophocles Antigone, Creon praises loyalty to the Theban monarchy. He says that the best value is for Thebans to respect the monarchy no matter who the legitimate ruler is.


What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?

Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.


What part of speech is the word chorus?

Chorus is a noun.


What quotations from 'Antigone' are positive?

Perhaps the most positive quotations can be taken from the strophes and antistrophes of the chorus. For example, a beautiful statement is the chorus' description of the 'Beam of the sun, fairest light that ever dawned on Thebe of the seven gates,/thou hast shone forth at last, eye of golden day...'.Another inspirational statement is the chorus' observation that 'And speech, and wind-swift thought, and all the moods that mould a state, hath/he taught himself ... yea, he hath resource for all...'.Still another uplifting statement is the chorus' praise that 'Wonders are many, and none is more wonderful than man...'.


What type of speech does Antigone give at Caesar's funeral?

it was Antony.. antigone and Caesar are two different time periods


What is a simultaneous utterance of speech?

unison or chorus


How does the sentry's speech create sympathy for Antigone in 'Antigone'?

It is by describing her vulnerability and cooperativenessthat the sentry's speech creates sympathy for Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry likens Antigone finding Polyneices' body exposed once more to a mother bird finding her chicks taken from the nest. He mentions her devotion to carrying out burial procedures and funeral rites as best she can. He stresses that Antigone does not put up a fight or make his job any harder than it already is.


Where does Antigone give her big speech before her death in 'Antigone'?

It is along the path from the Theban royal palace to a remote cave outside the city that Antigone gives her big speech before her death in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone exits from her home, the Theban royal palace. She is escorted by guards to the cave where she is to buried alive and starved to death. She shares her feelings about Creon, her family and the gods along the way.


What parts of speech is praised?

Praise can be a noun or a verb depending how it is used. When the puppy performs the trick, praise her. (praise is a verb) I praise your efforts. (praise is a verb) A little praise motivates the team to play well. (praise is a noun) He received the praise with gratitude. (praise is a noun)


What part of speech is the word ' my '?

The word 'my' is a possessive adjective. It shows ownership or possession of something.


What is a speech by one person or a character in a play?

a prologue is said by a chorus to say what is happening.


What actions of the federal government does Bruce praise in this speech?

The actions of the federal government that Bruce praised in his speech is the strengthening of the Commonwealth.