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Antigone
The play 'Antigone' is at least 2,440 years old. Still timely nevertheless are its main concerns over what to do about a bad law and how far to go for the sake of love or justice. Contributors typically ask and answer questions about the play's author, characters, imagery, literary devices, plot, and relationship to other plays of the same themes or time period.
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What are the four gods and their duties mentioned by the chorus in 'Antigone'?
Oh, dude, in 'Antigone,' the chorus talks about the gods like they're some kind of divine office workers. So, you've got Zeus, who's like the big boss in charge of everything, then there's Hermes, the messenger god, probably delivering all those heavenly memos. Hades is chilling in the underworld, and Apollo is the god of prophecy, like your personal psychic hotline. They're basically the ultimate power squad in Greek mythology, keeping things interesting up on Mount Olympus.
How has Creon punishment for Antigone change?
Well, honey, Creon's punishment for Antigone hasn't changed one bit. He sentenced her to be buried alive in a tomb, and last time I checked, that's still the plan. So, to answer your question, there's been zero change in Creon's punishment for poor Antigone.
Why did Creon go to save Antigone?
Creon went to save Antigone because he realized the error of his ways in condemning her to death for burying her brother, Polynices. He understood the importance of family loyalty and religious duty, and he wanted to rectify his unjust decision by granting her a pardon. Additionally, Creon may have been swayed by the counsel of others, such as the prophet Teiresias, who warned him of the dire consequences of his actions.
Oh, dude, Choragos in "Antigone" is basically the leader of the chorus. He's like the guy who's always hanging out with the chorus, giving his two cents, and just being all dramatic and stuff. So yeah, he's kind of a big deal in the play, but like, not the main character or anything.
Is Creon a good leader in the play 'Antigone'?
No, Theban King Creon is not a good leader in the play "Antigone."
Specifically, a good leader is someone who considers the impact of what he says and does on others. In contrast, Creon makes all of his decisions on his own and in pursuit of his professional goal of consolidating his power. The decisions that he makes are bad ones that hurt his people as well as his own reputation and family. It is only when suffering becomes personalized to his own household that he wakes up sees what an ineffective leader and self-centered person he has been.
What are the chorus' views on the burial of Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
That the king has the power to rule the city as need be and then that Polyneices' body needs to be buried are the chorus' views on Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the chorus of Theban elders starts out describing as proud Polyneices, whose claim to the Theban crown and throne nevertheless is legitimate. They move on to criticizing Princess Antigone for an obnoxious personality. At the same time, they keep silent on how King Creon's edict, which Antigone opposes, violates divine will and cherished Theban traditions. It is only after Teiresias warns of disaster within the royal household that the chorus finally comes out and says that Polyneices' body needs to be buried.
What is the main idea of 'Antigone'?
What to do when two authorities contradict each other is the main idea of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is confronted with a situation of authority figures in conflict. One represents the rule of the state in the form of her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. The other stands for the will of the gods in the form of divinely sanctioned rights of all Thebans to below ground burials.
What are 10 adjectives describing haemon from the play antigone?
Haemon from the play "Antigone" can be described as determined, passionate, rational, loyal, compassionate, conflicted, insightful, impulsive, rebellious, and tragic. His character undergoes significant development throughout the play, showcasing a range of emotions and qualities that contribute to the overall themes of the tragedy.
How are the detective novel and the play 'Oedipus' different?
A detective novel has as its theme the story of a mystery. That mystery usually involves a crime whose perpetrator needs to be identified by a detective. The detective does a lot of leg work to obtain information that isn't readily available.
The preceding information may be applicable to the play 'Oedipus Rex'. For example, Theban King Creon, Theban King Laius' servant, and Teiresias the blind prophet essentially function as detectives. They all do leg work to gather and share information to solve the mysteries of the city's plague, the city's pollution, and the city's unsolved murder of Laius.
So there are quite a few points in common between the detective novel and the play 'Oedipus Rex'. But one difference is in the availability of the information. The main crime to solve is the murder. Information on that crime is readily available. All that's needed is to send for Laius' servant, who is the sole survivor of an attack that claims the lives of everyone else in the royal party.
But there's another crime and another mystery to solve. The other crime is the unknown nature of Theban King Oedipus' marriage to Theban Queen Jocasta. The other mystery is the unknown identity of Oedipus as Jocasta and Laius' son.
What does Creon mean when he says piety shown the dead is pity in vain?
When Creon says "piety shown the dead is pity in vain," he is expressing the belief that honoring the dead through traditional funeral rites and burial practices does not serve any practical purpose or bring any benefit to the living. He is suggesting that focusing on the needs and well-being of the living is more important than performing rituals for the deceased. Creon's statement reflects his prioritization of political and social order over religious and familial obligations.
What is Creon's catastrophe in 'Antigone'?
The loss of his family is Creon's catastrophe in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the term catastrophe describes the situation that puts a character in a much more unfortunate position than at the beginning of the play. The description fits Theban King Creon's loss of his family through suicide. Death trips him up and turns his life upside down with remorse and despair.
On what page does Antigone kill herself in 'Antigone'?
The particular page on which Antigone kills herself depends upon the edition being consulted for "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's suicide takes place offstage. The audience learns of its occurrence through the messenger's report to the chorus leader. But whatever the edition, the suicide happens in the play's exodus, or last scene.
What is the significance of the title in 'Antigone'?
The title of the play 'Antigone' has significance as the name of the main character and as the reference to what the main character does. The name 'Antigone' means someone who fights against someone or something. That precisely is what the main character does. Antigone fights against what she perceives as a temporary, manmade law that violates the enduring, god-given laws by which Thebans live their lives and make ready for their deaths.
Why is Oedipus more concerned about his daughters than his sons?
All four children were products of incest and as such were looked down upon in society. His sons could do manual labor and get by. But women in Greek times were strictly mothers, wives and what might have been considered homemakers. So the daughters would have to get married but no one would want to marry them because Oedipus is both their dad and their brother.
How many times was Napolean exiled?
twice. In 1814, after the Battle of the Nations and the Campaign of France, he abdicated and was made Emperor of Elba, a small island off the coast of Italy. This was a mistake, because in 1815 he returned to France and had to be hammered again at Waterloo. After that he was exiled to st. helena, a small dot in the middle of the Atlantic, where he died in 1821.
What is the theme of The Euphio Question?
The theme is that society shouldn't buy happiness, but work for it.
What insight do the Oedipus plays give into the characters and events in 'Antigone'?
According to the chorus in the play 'Antigone', curses have staying power. Such a curse enters the house of the Labdacidae from which Antigone descends through her father, King Oedipus. The King commits the serious crime of parricide when he kills King Laius, who is his father albeit unknowingly. Likewise, in killing the king, he commits the equally serious offense of regicide. These crimes are compounded by his marrying King Laius' widow, Queen Jocasta, who is Oedipus' mother albeit unknowingly. For all of these unintentional offenses against god and nature, King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta are punished, to the anger and scorn of all those who know or hear of them. The insight from the Oedipus plays therefore is the inevitability of divine punishment and divine retribution for all human errors, be they unknowingly or knowingly committed. Any punishment and any settling of old scores therefore are guaranteed all the more, and ever more harshly and severely, for the knowing, deliberate and consensual human errors in the play 'Antigone'.
Are 'Antigone' and 'Whale Rider' similar?
The play 'Antigone' and the novel/film 'Whale Rider' are similar in the main character and hero being a girl who descends from the most important ancestor in the area. Thus Antigone descends from Cadmus, the founder of Thebes. And Paikea Apirana descends from the tribe's founder, Paikea the Whale Rider. Likewise do they both deal with girls who fight for tradition. For example, Antigone wants to uphold god-given traditions of proper burial rites and rituals to all Theban dead. Paikea Apirana wants to carry on such tribal traditions as using the fighting stick and recovering the whale tooth. They also are similar in having as their main antagonist a close relative who should be an understanding supporter but instead is a hostile opponent. Antigone therefore comes into direct conflict with her uncle and future father-in-law, Theban King Creon. Paikea Apirana struggles against her narrow-minded grandfather, Koro Apirana. And they're similar in the victory that their heroines achieve. But Antigone's victory is achieved at the cost of her life and of her future husband and mother-in-law. On the other hand, Paikea Apirana's life and victories aren't tragic.
Creon accuses both teiresias and the guard of accepting bribes?
Yes, Creon accuses both Teiresias and the guard of accepting bribes. He accuses Teiresias of being motivated by money in his prophecy, and he accuses the guard of being bribed by someone to bury Polynices.
John is likely referring to the idea that a minister doesn't need extravagant symbols or decorations, like golden candlesticks, in order to pray to God. He is emphasizing that prayer is a personal and spiritual connection that doesn't require elaborate rituals or material possessions.
Is thesus and the minotaur a myth or legend?
The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is considered a myth. Myths typically involve gods and supernatural beings, while legends focus on historical events and figures.
What is Antigone's fatal flaw in 'Antigone'?
The arrogance that leads her to break a royal law and disrespect her sovereign is Antigone's fatal flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, arrogance describes an exaggerated sense of self, pride. Theban Princess Antigone exhibits arrogance in flagrantly breaking an unjust royal law and in rudely disrespecting King Creon. She owes Creon respect as his niece, protégée, subject and subsequent daughter-in-law. She refuses to respect any of these obligations. She shows respect for the gods, whom she dishonors at the same time by disrespecting Creon, who represents the gods in Thebes.
What is the summary of 'Anna Karenina'?
"Anna Karenina" is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that tells the story of the titular character, Anna Karenina, who enters into a scandalous affair with Count Vronsky, which leads to tragedy. The novel also explores the interconnected lives of various characters in Russian society, highlighting themes of love, society, morality, and fate.
