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It is Haemon who warns Creon not to retaliate against Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.C. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon loves his first cousin and bride-to-be Princess Antigone. He meets with his father King Creon in an attempt to get him to pardon Antigone for breaking the royal edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. Haemon warns his father that all Thebes is on Antigone's side but fear Creon so much that they keep silent despite building anger and opposition to Creon's rule.
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Why does the chorus make fun of Antigone?
The chorus does not make fun ofAntigone. It warns her about the danger of going against Creon.
Who is Teiresias and what is his role in the play Antigone?
The role of Teiresias is being the blind seer, he also apears in Oedipus Rex. He warns Creon not to kill Antigone becuase he will lose his only son.
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 decide after Teiresias exits in 'Antigone'?
That he will bury Polyneices and release Antigone is what Creon decides after Tiresias exits in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns that the pain and suffering of all Thebes will be visited upon Theban King Creon's own family if he does not honor Polyneices' god-given right as a Theban to a below-ground burial and if he does not rescue Antigone from being buried alive. Creon remains stubborn until after Creon leaves. But Creon backs down once the chorus leader tells him to do what Teiresias says.
What is the meaning of 'Death will cause another' in 'Antigone'?
That Haemon will take his own life if Antigone is dead is the meaning of the quote "Death will cause another" in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon is in a conversation with his father, King Creon. Creon plans to execute Princess Antigone, Haemon's beloved first cousin and bride-to-be. Haemon warns that Antigone's death will bring on another.
Why does the chorus make fun of Antigone?
The chorus does not make fun ofAntigone. It warns her about the danger of going against Creon.
Who is Teiresias and what is his role in the play Antigone?
The role of Teiresias is being the blind seer, he also apears in Oedipus Rex. He warns Creon not to kill Antigone becuase he will lose his only son.
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 decide after Teiresias exits in 'Antigone'?
That he will bury Polyneices and release Antigone is what Creon decides after Tiresias exits in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns that the pain and suffering of all Thebes will be visited upon Theban King Creon's own family if he does not honor Polyneices' god-given right as a Theban to a below-ground burial and if he does not rescue Antigone from being buried alive. Creon remains stubborn until after Creon leaves. But Creon backs down once the chorus leader tells him to do what Teiresias says.
What is the meaning of 'Death will cause another' in 'Antigone'?
That Haemon will take his own life if Antigone is dead is the meaning of the quote "Death will cause another" in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon is in a conversation with his father, King Creon. Creon plans to execute Princess Antigone, Haemon's beloved first cousin and bride-to-be. Haemon warns that Antigone's death will bring on another.
What did Haemon say about the people of Thebes' allegiance to Creon in 'Antigone'?
That they oppose but fear him is what Haemon says about the people of Thebes' allegiance to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon advises his father, King Creon, that the recent edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead is unpopular among Thebans. He cautions that Thebans oppose Creon and support the rebellion of Princess Antigone, Haemon's betrothed and Creon's niece. He warns that Theban suffering increases daily, but that the signs are hidden by the people's fear of their sovereign.
What does Creon discover in Antigone's tomb at the end of Sophocles' play?
That he can't correct his error regarding Antigone and that he thereby is punished as predicted is what Theban King Creon discovers at his niece's tomb, at the end of the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles [496 B.C.E. - 406 B.C.E.].Specifically, Creon sentences his niece and future daughter-in-law to death for defying a law of no burial for perceived traitors to Thebes. But then Teiresias the blind prophet tells Creon to bury Antigone's brother Polyneices and to release Antigone from her death sentence for having tried to bury her brother. Teiresias warns that otherwise Creon stands to lose the life of his last child, Haemon. Creon lets Polyneices be buried in the Theban way. But he doesn't get to the remote cave where he has Antigone walled up in time to stop her suicide and the immediately subsequent suicide of Haemon.
What does Haimon tell Creon about the people's reaction to Antigone's sentence?
Haimon tells Creon that the people of Thebes are sympathetic to Antigone and disapprove of her harsh punishment for burying her brother. He emphasizes that the citizens respect her actions and believe she deserves compassion rather than death. Haimon warns Creon that his rigid stance could lead to resentment and rebellion among the people, urging him to reconsider his decision for the sake of harmony.
Why does Creon change his mind about condemning Antigone to death?
Creon changes his mind about condemning Antigone to death primarily due to the influence of the prophet Teiresias, who warns him that the gods disapprove of his actions and that his stubbornness will lead to personal tragedy. Additionally, Creon is confronted by the consequences of his rigid adherence to law over familial loyalty and moral responsibility, which ultimately leads him to realize the potential devastation of his decree. His fear of losing his son Haemon, who is in love with Antigone, further compels him to reconsider his decision.
What is the role of Tiresias the prophet in Antigone by Sophocles?
In "Antigone," Tiresias serves as a prophet who warns Creon about the consequences of his actions in refusing to bury Polynices. Tiresias predicts that the gods will punish Creon for his hubris, leading to the deaths of his son and wife. Tiresias' prophecy ultimately proves true, highlighting the theme of divine justice and the limits of human power.
What is the order of events in 'Antigone'?
Following is the order of events in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.): 1. Antigone resolves to bury Polyneices' body despite Theban King Creon's order to the contrary. 2. The guards come, find the body buried, and unbury it. 3. Antigone finds the body exposed, tries to rebury it, and is caught by the guards. 4. Creon sentences Antigone to be walled up alive. 5. Teiresias the blind prophet says Polyneices' body must be buried to stop a plague from infecting all of Thebes. He warns that Creon's own house is doomed if the body isn't buried. 6. Creon resolves to bury Polyneices and free Antigone. 7. Antigone hangs herself in her prison. 8. Haemon, Antigone's fiance and Creon's son, kills himself with his own sword upon seeing Antigone dead. 9. Theban Queen Eurydice kills herself rather than live life with her husband and without her son. 10. Creon is led into exile.
Why does Creon decide to release Antigone and properly bury Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Because of the information from Teiresias and through the influence of the chorus leader, Creon decides to release Antigone and properly bury Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban King Creon of the consequences of disobeying divine law and disrespecting the gods. He says that what goes around comes around: the suffering of all Thebes caused by Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead will be visited upon the royal household. Creon is so angry that he does not budge from his hostility towards Teiresias. But he asks the chorus leader for a second opinion and the leader recommends doing what Teiresias says: end the pestilence by burying Polyneices and releasing Antigone.
