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Creon and the chorus leader change their positions on the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead, among whom is his nephew Polyneices. The chorus leader initially comments that Creon must do what needs to be done to rule. But by the end of the play, Creon backs down because the chorus leader takes a stand and advises that Polyneices' body be buried and that Princess Antigone be released from her live burial for trying to bury her brother.
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Who received a proper burial in Antigone?
Polyneices
What is Antigone position on the burial of Polyneices?
antigone was summoned to creon, where she readily admitted her 'crime'
What does Antigone plan to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Give him a proper burial and Theban-stylefuneral rites is what Antigone plans to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the gods guarantee all Thebans of below-ground burials and funeral rites. Theban Princess Antigone's brother Polyneices is being denied these rights by a law recently issued by Antigone's uncle, King Creon. Antigone plans to give Polyneices a below-ground burial if her sister Ismene helps or a partial burial if Ismene refuses. Either way, Polyneices' body will be considered buried in compliance with Theban traditions.
What does Antigone want to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Bury him and give him proper funeral rites is what Antigone wants to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' body is being denied its rights as a Theban's corpse to a below-ground burial and Theban-style funeral rights. With help, Theban Princess Antigone, Polyneices' sister, can give him a below-ground burial. Without it, she can cover him with a layer of dust and anoint him with liquid from a special ewer.
What symbolizes the burial of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
A covering of dust over the body and the pouring of ritual oil symbolize the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not have the strength to give her brother Polyneices a proper below-ground burial. But it is acceptable to give him a partial burial. The first part of the partial burial is achieved by covering Polyneices' body with dirt until no body part or clothing or accessory is visible. It is time-consuming, but do-able by Antigone. The second part is pouring ritual oil from a bronze ewer over the body.
Who received a proper burial in Antigone?
Polyneices
What is Antigone position on the burial of Polyneices?
antigone was summoned to creon, where she readily admitted her 'crime'
What does Antigone plan to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Give him a proper burial and Theban-stylefuneral rites is what Antigone plans to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the gods guarantee all Thebans of below-ground burials and funeral rites. Theban Princess Antigone's brother Polyneices is being denied these rights by a law recently issued by Antigone's uncle, King Creon. Antigone plans to give Polyneices a below-ground burial if her sister Ismene helps or a partial burial if Ismene refuses. Either way, Polyneices' body will be considered buried in compliance with Theban traditions.
What does Antigone want to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Bury him and give him proper funeral rites is what Antigone wants to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' body is being denied its rights as a Theban's corpse to a below-ground burial and Theban-style funeral rights. With help, Theban Princess Antigone, Polyneices' sister, can give him a below-ground burial. Without it, she can cover him with a layer of dust and anoint him with liquid from a special ewer.
What symbolizes the burial of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
A covering of dust over the body and the pouring of ritual oil symbolize the burial of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not have the strength to give her brother Polyneices a proper below-ground burial. But it is acceptable to give him a partial burial. The first part of the partial burial is achieved by covering Polyneices' body with dirt until no body part or clothing or accessory is visible. It is time-consuming, but do-able by Antigone. The second part is pouring ritual oil from a bronze ewer over the body.
What is Creon advised to do in 'Antigone'?
Bury Polyneices and release Antigone is what Creon is advised to do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon denies god-given burial rights to his nephew Polyneices. He gives his niece, Princess Antigone, the death sentence for breaking his non-burial law and burying her brother. But his son Haemon, his royal advisor Teiresias the blind prophet and his supporter the chorus leader all suggest that he needs to give Polyneices' body a proper below ground burial as well as release Antigone from her live burial.
What does Antigone want Ismene to do in 'Antigone'?
Help her bury their brother is what Antigone wants Ismene to do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices' body is denied its divinely guaranteed right to below-ground burial and funeral rites. Princess Antigone, Polyneices' younger sister, decides that she will brave the royal edict of non-burial of the disloyal dead in the recent civil war over the royal succession. She asks for help from her sister Ismene in the hopes of giving Polyneices a below-ground burial. Without Ismene's help, she will have to give Polyneices a partial burial, whereby the body is left above ground but covered completely with a layer of dust.
How does Ismene react to what Antigone wants to do with Polyneices?
Ismene reacts with fear. She wants Polyneices to be given an honorable burial as much as Antigone does, but she is far too terrified to do it herself because of the death penalty that Creon has imposed for anyone who attempts to bury Polyneices. Out of fear, she refuses to help Antigone bury Polyneices. However, later on, she attempts to die alongside her sister for the crime that Antigone committed by herself.
What are three major events in 'Antigone'?
Polyneices' burial, Antigone's trial and Teiresias' prediction are three major events in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the burial of Polyneices is a major event because it activates the conflict between Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon. Antigone's trial is a second major event because it sets in motion the fatal responses of Antigone, Prince Haemon and Queen Eurydice to Antigone's live burial and suicide. Teiresias' prediction is a third major event because it starts up the process of reversing the non-burial edict and overthrowing Creon.
What does Creon say happens to Polyneices' body in 'Antigone'?
That it is buried is what Creon says happens to Polyneices' body in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon refuses to allow the bodies of his nephew Polyneices and of the other disloyal Theban dead to be buried. He requires re-exposure of Polyneices' body both times that it is partially buried by Princess Antigone. But he ultimately reverses his non-burial edict. He says that the proper burial is done.
Whom does Antigone ask to help bury her brother in 'Antigone'?
Her sister Ismene is the person whom Antigone asks to help bury her brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone decides to bury her brother Polyneices and thereby break a royal edict against burial of the disloyal Theban dead. But her own strength is not enough to give Polyneices a below-ground burial. She needs help, which she thinks should be forthcoming from Polyneices' only other surviving relative, Princess Ismene.
Which brother does antigone go to bury?
She has two brothers, Polyneices and Etocles. Etocles we given a proper soldiers burial, but Polyneices was left above ground to be picked at by birds.
