That the disloyal Theban dead remain unburied, that Antigone be buried alive and that Ismene be released are Creon's orders in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon orders that the disloyal Theban dead be denied the god-given rights of all Thebans to below-ground burials. He orders that Antigone be sentenced to death once he finds that she deliberately buries the body of Polyneices, her brother and Creon's nephew. He orders that Ismene be spared from punishment since he does not believe her story of co-participation in Antigone's crime.
He don't support his father' decision to execute Antigone.
Creons wife
In Antigone (Sophocles) Antigone hangs herself in the final stage of the play, inside the cave. In the Legend of Antigone through Mythology She married Creons Son, and He killed himself and Antigone.
What is the summary pf the story of antigone and the plot
The turning point in Antigone is when Creons son, Haimon, dies. Creon shows remorse and compassion for the first time, but most importantly he takes responsibility for his actions and is able to admit to himself that Haimons death is his fault. Creon is a dynamic character, he changes greatly throughout the play and by the end he is able to accept that his own mortality is enevitable and that family comes before fortune.
He don't support his father' decision to execute Antigone.
Creons wife
In Antigone (Sophocles) Antigone hangs herself in the final stage of the play, inside the cave. In the Legend of Antigone through Mythology She married Creons Son, and He killed himself and Antigone.
creons's law conflicts with divine law
What is the summary pf the story of antigone and the plot
The turning point in Antigone is when Creons son, Haimon, dies. Creon shows remorse and compassion for the first time, but most importantly he takes responsibility for his actions and is able to admit to himself that Haimons death is his fault. Creon is a dynamic character, he changes greatly throughout the play and by the end he is able to accept that his own mortality is enevitable and that family comes before fortune.
Antigone, Ismene, Polyneices, and Eteocles
HUBRIS (thinking too much of yourself)
Creon creates the edict in "Antigone" to assert his authority and maintain order in Thebes after a civil war. He believes that loyalty to the state is paramount and that public order must be prioritized over individual desires. By prohibiting the burial of Polynices, Creon aims to deter dissent and establish a clear consequence for treason, reinforcing his stance on law and governance. Ultimately, his edict reflects his rigid belief in the supremacy of state law over familial loyalty.
Sophocles
in thebes
Creon's motive for wanting to free Antigone stems from his realization of the consequences of his stubbornness and the tragic outcomes that have unfolded due to his decree. After the deaths of his son Haemon and his wife Eurydice, he is filled with remorse and understands that his rigid adherence to law and authority has led to personal and familial devastation. Ultimately, he seeks to prevent further tragedy and restore some sense of order and humanity in the wake of his mistakes.