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No one knows what Eurydice's final words to Creon are in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Queen Eurydice only shows up in the last scene or exodus. She interacts with the chorus and the messenger. She goes inside the palace after hearing about the suicides of her son Prince Haemon and his betrothed, Princess Antigone. A messenger comes out to tell Creon that Eurydice is dead from a self-inflicted knife wound and that she dies cursing and blaming her husband for all of her children's violent deaths.
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What final plea does Ismene make to spare Antigone in 'Antigone'?
That Creon's son loves and will marry her is the final plea that Ismene makes to spare Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon expects to execute his niece Princess Antigone for breaking his law and burying her brother Polyneices. Antigone makes no attempt to change Creon's opinion. But Princess Ismene tries to save her sister's life by reminding Creon of the great love and marriage plans between his niece Antigone and his son Prince Haemon.
Which of Antigone's brothers does Creon kill in 'Antigone'?
Neither one of Antigone's brothers is killed by Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has two twin brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices. Her brothers kill each other in the final battle of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. Her uncle Creon supports Eteocles but is not involved in the final duel between the brothers.
What final sentence does Creon order for Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Death by being walled up in a remote cave is the final sentence that Creon orders for Antigone in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, throwing stones until the guilty person dies is the punishment for disobeying Theban King Creon's edict against burying the disloyal Theban dead. So that is Creon's initial sentence for his niece and intended daughter-in-law Antigone. But he ends up changing his mind, to avoid Thebes being polluted by the killing of a member of the royal family.
What is Antigone's final request in 'Antigone'?
That Creon suffer as much as she suffers is Antigone's final request in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone exits from the royal to climb up to the remote cave in which she is to be buried alive. She makes the request that her death not be spoken of while she still lives. She then requests that her judge suffer exactly as she suffers.
What is an example of dramatic irony in 'Antigone'?
The fate of Antigone as engaged to be married is an example of dramatic irony in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to be married to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. But their engagement is ended with Antigone's being sentenced to death by King Creon, her uncle and intended father-in-law. Instead, Antigone's final resting place within a remote, walled up cave is described, dramatically and ironically, as her marriage bower. Antigone's final outfit for her eternal imprisonment is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding dress. Antigone's final march to her cavernous prison is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding procession. Antigone's final breaths as the air is used up in the cave are described, dramatically and ironically, as her eternal marriage to Death.
What final plea does Ismene make to spare Antigone in 'Antigone'?
That Creon's son loves and will marry her is the final plea that Ismene makes to spare Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon expects to execute his niece Princess Antigone for breaking his law and burying her brother Polyneices. Antigone makes no attempt to change Creon's opinion. But Princess Ismene tries to save her sister's life by reminding Creon of the great love and marriage plans between his niece Antigone and his son Prince Haemon.
Which of Antigone's brothers does Creon kill in 'Antigone'?
Neither one of Antigone's brothers is killed by Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has two twin brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices. Her brothers kill each other in the final battle of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. Her uncle Creon supports Eteocles but is not involved in the final duel between the brothers.
What final warning or prediction does Tiresias give Creon?
Basically he tells Creon, that by punishing Antigone for burying her brother against his (Creon's) order, but in accordance with divine law, that Creon is really upsetting the gods and they are going to punish him.
What final sentence does Creon order for Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Death by being walled up in a remote cave is the final sentence that Creon orders for Antigone in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, throwing stones until the guilty person dies is the punishment for disobeying Theban King Creon's edict against burying the disloyal Theban dead. So that is Creon's initial sentence for his niece and intended daughter-in-law Antigone. But he ends up changing his mind, to avoid Thebes being polluted by the killing of a member of the royal family.
What is Antigone's final request in 'Antigone'?
That Creon suffer as much as she suffers is Antigone's final request in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone exits from the royal to climb up to the remote cave in which she is to be buried alive. She makes the request that her death not be spoken of while she still lives. She then requests that her judge suffer exactly as she suffers.
How do Creon's initial reception and final treatment of Teiresias compare in their scene together in 'Antigone'?
That it goes from welcome to insults and threats is the way in which Creon's initial reception compares with his final treatment of Teiresias in their scene together in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon initially welcomes Teiresias the blind prophet's insights into conditions in Thebes. But he never strays too far from a narrow range of his own opinions. So he quickly resorts to insults and threats when Teiresias criticizes Antigone's live burial and Polyneices' non-burial.
Does Creon live in 'Antigone'?
Yes, Creon still lives at the end of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, all that the audience knows is that Theban King Creon loses everything that gives meaning to his life: reputation, job, home, and family. He therefore welcomes death, but does not find it during the confines of the play. There are subsequent variant versions such as Creon being murdered, but Sophocles does not include any final information about Creon in any of his three surviving plays about King Oedipus and his family.
What is an example of dramatic irony in 'Antigone'?
The fate of Antigone as engaged to be married is an example of dramatic irony in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to be married to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. But their engagement is ended with Antigone's being sentenced to death by King Creon, her uncle and intended father-in-law. Instead, Antigone's final resting place within a remote, walled up cave is described, dramatically and ironically, as her marriage bower. Antigone's final outfit for her eternal imprisonment is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding dress. Antigone's final march to her cavernous prison is described, dramatically and ironically, as her wedding procession. Antigone's final breaths as the air is used up in the cave are described, dramatically and ironically, as her eternal marriage to Death.
Does the chorus leader agree with Creon's final statement in 'Antigone'?
Yes, the chorus agrees with Creon's final statement in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Creon accepts blame for the deaths of his son Prince Haemon and his wife Queen Eurydice. He blames his own reckless foolishness for an upcoming miserable fate. The chorus notes that foolish challenges to the gods catch and trip mortals up when they are old and will feel their divinely ordained miserable punishment the most.
Who is the new king of the city in 'Antigone'?
Creon is the city's new king in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles and Polyneices jointly inherit the Theban throne. But they kill each other in the final battle of the civil war over the Theban royal succession. That leaves their uncle Creon as the closest living relative to become king of Thebes.
What is Antigone's opinion of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
That he deserves his Theban rights is Antigone's opinion of Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polyneices is Theban Princess Antigone's brother. He is the legitimate heir to the Theban throne even though he loses his claim and his throne in the final battle of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. His uncle, King Creon, leaves his body above ground even though all Thebans have god-given rights to below ground burials. Antigone says that Polyneices deserves a hero's burial every bit as much as the one that Creon gives to Eteocles.
When does Eurydice die in 'Antigone'?
During the exodus is the point at which Eurydice dies in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the exodus is the play's final scene. It begins with the messenger's announcement to the priest of the suicides of Theban Princess Antigone and Prince Haemon. It ends with disgraced Theban King Creon being led off the stage widowed, jobless, homeless, friendless and childless. In between is the suicide of Queen Eurydice, Creon's wife and Haemon's mother.
