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What was Creon's reaction to Antigone after she accused of breaking his law?
Creon accused Antigone and her sister of burying her brother. He was furious.
Why is the sentry afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
It is fear of false blame and undeserved punishment that makes the sentry afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry is acquainted with Theban King Creon's narrow sense of right and wrong. He knows that Creon considers breaking his law wrong and punishing the offender right. He also knows that Creon may punish the bearer of bad news if there is no other person in sight to blame.
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
How does the sentry act when he comes before Creon in 'Antigone'?
Fearful the first time and less so the second are the ways in which the sentry acts when he comes before Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry expresses fear when he explains that there is an unknown perpetrator breaking Theban King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He manifests fear when he identifies the partially buried body as that of Polyneices, Creon's nephew and challenger in the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He shows fear when he tells of the drawing of lots to determine which of the sentries gets to be the messenger of bad news to a temperamental royal.
How does Choragos feel about Creon's command?
The choragos fear that Creon will become power hungry and make up more rules that will jeopardize his future.
What was Creon's reaction to Antigone after she accused of breaking his law?
Creon accused Antigone and her sister of burying her brother. He was furious.
Why is the sentry afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
It is fear of false blame and undeserved punishment that makes the sentry afraid to tell Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry is acquainted with Theban King Creon's narrow sense of right and wrong. He knows that Creon considers breaking his law wrong and punishing the offender right. He also knows that Creon may punish the bearer of bad news if there is no other person in sight to blame.
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
How does the sentry act when he comes before Creon in 'Antigone'?
Fearful the first time and less so the second are the ways in which the sentry acts when he comes before Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry expresses fear when he explains that there is an unknown perpetrator breaking Theban King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He manifests fear when he identifies the partially buried body as that of Polyneices, Creon's nephew and challenger in the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He shows fear when he tells of the drawing of lots to determine which of the sentries gets to be the messenger of bad news to a temperamental royal.
How does Choragos feel about Creon's command?
The choragos fear that Creon will become power hungry and make up more rules that will jeopardize his future.
Why does the sentry lead Antigone into Creon's presence on his second visit?
she was caught breaking the law
Who warns Creon not to retaliate against Antigone in 'Antigone'?
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.
What does Creon fear the most in Antigone?
Creon fears these things the most in the play Antigone: 1. His authority being challenged by a woman and 2. His pride being hurt by Antigone If, however, you are reffering to what does Creon fear most in the actual character Antigone, then the answer would be pretty much the same as the above stated #1.
What is the fear of breaking bones?
Cartiliginophobia.
How does Creon convey fear and pity to the audience?
It's by the issuing and the enforcing of a harsh decreethat Theban King Creon causes fear in the audience. Specifically, the decree denies the god given rights of all Thebans to proper burial if any Theban dies disloyal to the city.It then is by showing himself to be vulnerable that Creon causes pity in the audience. Specifically, Creon loses everything that gives his life meaning. In response, the audience is moved to pity because of Creon's willingness to give public expression to all of his private disappointments, griefs and sorrows.
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.
Why does the chorus leader fear telling Creon about Polyneices' burial in 'Antigone'?
The chorus leader is not the person who fears telling Creon about Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, it is the Sentry and his colleagues who fear informing Theban King Creon of the illegal burial of Polyneices. The guards do not know who the violator is and are afraid that they will be blamed. They draw lots, and it is the Sentry's misfortune to speak of two violations of Creon's non-burial edict regarding the disloyal dead.
