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How does the chorus react to Creon's new edict in 'Antigone'?
That he rules as he must and then that he needs to rethink his position are ways in which the chorus reacts to Creon's new edict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon informs the chorus about his edict against burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The chorus observes that Creon must rule as he must and makes no comment on the law violating divine will and Theban traditions. But just before the end of the play, the chorus says that Creon must violate his own law by burying Polyneices and setting Antigone free.
How are the elders puzzled by Creon's summons in 'Antigone'?
That they know a special conference is being called but that they have no idea why is the reason that the chorus of Theban elders are puzzled by Creon's summons in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon is new on the job since the previous officeholder, Eteocles, dies in the last battle of the civil war over the Theban royal succession. The chorus of Theban elders guesses that their new king must be making up his mind about something new since he is just starting his reign and a special meeting is being called. But whatever is going on, it is clear from the parados that the chorus is not impartial and that they support Eteocles and Creon against Polyneices' legitimate claim to the crown and throne of Thebes.
What reason does Creon give for passing the new law in 'Antigone'?
Protection of the state is the reason that Creon gives for passing the new law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon reminds the chorus of Theban elders of the recent, violent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He speaks of the need to protect the state and secure its people. He states that the new law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead protects the state and its people from disasters and enemies.
What is the new calamity that Creon has brought to Thebes?
Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban King Creon about the precariousness of his own happiness and security. He indicates MORE?
What does Oedipus do when he learns the truth of his past?
he blinds himself with his dead wife's broach, summons Creon back to the castle to appoint him the new king of Thebes, asks him to take care of his children and then asks Creon to exile him from the city
How does the chorus react to Creon's new edict in 'Antigone'?
That he rules as he must and then that he needs to rethink his position are ways in which the chorus reacts to Creon's new edict in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon informs the chorus about his edict against burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The chorus observes that Creon must rule as he must and makes no comment on the law violating divine will and Theban traditions. But just before the end of the play, the chorus says that Creon must violate his own law by burying Polyneices and setting Antigone free.
How are the elders puzzled by Creon's summons in 'Antigone'?
That they know a special conference is being called but that they have no idea why is the reason that the chorus of Theban elders are puzzled by Creon's summons in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon is new on the job since the previous officeholder, Eteocles, dies in the last battle of the civil war over the Theban royal succession. The chorus of Theban elders guesses that their new king must be making up his mind about something new since he is just starting his reign and a special meeting is being called. But whatever is going on, it is clear from the parados that the chorus is not impartial and that they support Eteocles and Creon against Polyneices' legitimate claim to the crown and throne of Thebes.
What reason does Creon give for passing the new law in 'Antigone'?
Protection of the state is the reason that Creon gives for passing the new law in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon reminds the chorus of Theban elders of the recent, violent civil war over the Theban royal succession. He speaks of the need to protect the state and secure its people. He states that the new law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead protects the state and its people from disasters and enemies.
What is the new calamity that Creon has brought to Thebes?
Teiresias the blind prophet warns Theban King Creon about the precariousness of his own happiness and security. He indicates MORE?
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 does Oedipus do when he learns the truth of his past?
he blinds himself with his dead wife's broach, summons Creon back to the castle to appoint him the new king of Thebes, asks him to take care of his children and then asks Creon to exile him from the city
How do you explain how Creon is conflict with Antigone?
Since King Creon stated the 'unbreakable' decree, this presents a conflict for Antigone. Originally, Antigone was going to bury her brother, Polyneices without consent from her uncle. King Creon now presents a new problem for her, since she now has to break the law in order to save her brother from everlasting damnation (his soul would walk the earth forever).
When was New Tradition Chorus created?
New Tradition Chorus was created in 1982.
What does the chorus say during the parados in 'Antigone'?
The 'parados' is the entry of the chorus into the orchestra. The orchestra is the place where the chorus dances and sings. In fact, the chorus originally was a group of dancers. But in the play 'Antigone', the chorus' entry into the orchestra is followed by their first statements. The first words of the parados are 'Beam of the sun, fairest light that ever dawned on Thebe of the seven gates, thou hast shone forth at last, eye of golden day, arisen above Dirce's streams!' In the rest of that first paragraph, and the following seven, the chorus tells the events preceding the action of the play. And so readers and viewers understand that Thebes was the site of a victorious repulsion by those loyal to their city against invaders from Argos and their Theban collaborators. The chorus ends on the ominous note of the special counsel that's called by new installed Theban King Creon.
How did the new King of Thebes claim heir to the throne?
Creon was next in line for the throne since Eteocles and Polyneices were killed in battle in "Antigone" by Sophocles.The new king of Thebes did claim heir to the throne when Oedipus two sons were killed in the battle.
Why does Creon say that the new law is in effect in 'Antigone'?
It is to discourage future rebellion and violence that Creon says that the new law is in effect in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon introduces his new royal edict. He issues it in order to deny to the disloyal Theban dead their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. He says that the law will discourage future challenges to Theban government and security.
What new law does Creon pass?
A law that only respects the rights of the loyal dead to god given burial and funerary procedures is what Theban King Creon passes. Previously, all Thebans are guaranteed by the gods of below ground burials and funeral services. Creon decides to punish in death those Thebans who die disloyal to their hometown in the recent civil war between Creon's nephews, Kings Eteocles and Polyneices.
