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It is because she considers it an illegal law that Antigone commits civil disobedience in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone finds out that her uncle King Creon is issuing an edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. Antigone looks at the particular law as not legal at all. She maintains that all Thebans have divinely sanctioned rights that cannot be denied by any mortal, not even by a king.

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How does Antigone commit suicide?

Antigone hangs herself with her robe.


What are examples of civil disobedience in 'Antigone'?

The disobedience by Antigone of the non-burial edict and by Haemon of two royal commands are examples of civil disobedience in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term civil disobedience describes non-violent opposition to the current government as well as its laws and officials. The description fits three instances of disrespect to the reigning monarch, Theban King Creon. In the first instance, Princess Antigone goes against the royal edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The law clearly indicates that non-burial is the fate of dead Theban traitors and that capital punishment is the unvarying sentence. In the second and third instances, Prince Haemon is ordered to repudiate Antigone, his first cousin and bride-to-be. He then is ordered to watch her die a miserable death. Haemon's father makes it clear what he expects and that is not at all what he gets from his son, who also is his subject.


What are some moral issues in 'Antigone'?

There are two main moral issues in the play 'Antigone'. One is the question of disobedience or obedience to inhumane, unfair, unjust laws. Another is the manner in which that disobedience/ or obedience is carried out.


What does Creon ask Antigone in 'Antigone'?

If she is the doer of the deed and if she knws about his non-burial edict are what Creon asks Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a guard brings Theban Princess Antigone before King Creon and says that she is caught burying her brother Polyneices. Creon is not impressed with his niece but still is unprepared for her civil disobedience. He needs to have a confession of motive and intent in order to sentence Antigone to death.


What line indicates Ismene's true feelings about Antigone in 'Antigone'?

That she is dear to her is Ismene's line that indicates her true feelings about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene does not agree with her sister Princess Antigone's decision to break the law and bury their brother Polyneices. She makes an effort to talk Antigone out of a civil disobedience that carries the death penalty. She finally realizes that it is hopeless and asks Antigone to be careful on such a foolish, impossible errand.

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How does Antigone commit suicide?

Antigone hangs herself with her robe.


Reading quetion from Civil Disobedience?

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Which term is defined as protesting by refusing to obey law?

civil disobedience


What are examples of civil disobedience in 'Antigone'?

The disobedience by Antigone of the non-burial edict and by Haemon of two royal commands are examples of civil disobedience in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term civil disobedience describes non-violent opposition to the current government as well as its laws and officials. The description fits three instances of disrespect to the reigning monarch, Theban King Creon. In the first instance, Princess Antigone goes against the royal edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The law clearly indicates that non-burial is the fate of dead Theban traitors and that capital punishment is the unvarying sentence. In the second and third instances, Prince Haemon is ordered to repudiate Antigone, his first cousin and bride-to-be. He then is ordered to watch her die a miserable death. Haemon's father makes it clear what he expects and that is not at all what he gets from his son, who also is his subject.


When was civil disobedience published?

"Civil Disobedience" was published in 1849.


What is a creative title for a civil disobedience essay?

Dick or Civil Disobedience ?


What are some moral issues in 'Antigone'?

There are two main moral issues in the play 'Antigone'. One is the question of disobedience or obedience to inhumane, unfair, unjust laws. Another is the manner in which that disobedience/ or obedience is carried out.


What does Creon ask Antigone in 'Antigone'?

If she is the doer of the deed and if she knws about his non-burial edict are what Creon asks Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a guard brings Theban Princess Antigone before King Creon and says that she is caught burying her brother Polyneices. Creon is not impressed with his niece but still is unprepared for her civil disobedience. He needs to have a confession of motive and intent in order to sentence Antigone to death.


What is antigone's major argument for her disobedience?

creons's law conflicts with divine law


What line indicates Ismene's true feelings about Antigone in 'Antigone'?

That she is dear to her is Ismene's line that indicates her true feelings about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene does not agree with her sister Princess Antigone's decision to break the law and bury their brother Polyneices. She makes an effort to talk Antigone out of a civil disobedience that carries the death penalty. She finally realizes that it is hopeless and asks Antigone to be careful on such a foolish, impossible errand.


When did civil disobedience begin?

Civil disobedience truly began in the 1919 revolution. This revolution happened in Egypt. The Egyptians practiced civil disobedience because they were against British rule.


What has the author Carl Cohen written?

Carl Cohen has written: 'Civil disobedience: conscience, tactics, and the law' -- subject(s): Civil disobedience, Civil rights 'Earth's Hidden Mysteries' 'Civil Disobedience'