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Yes, Antigone has regrets in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone expresses regret that she leaves life unmarried and childless. She indicates that the bonds of married and family life take precedence over other ties. In the absence of husband and children, she has to defend the rights of parents and siblings. She indicates that spouses and children can be replaced but that siblings cannot be since both her parents are dead.

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What does Antigone feel in 'Antigone'?

Satisfaction with a job well done tinged with vague regret is what Antigone feels in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is comfortable with her choice of family ties over civic duty and of divine respect over royal deference. She looks forward to her welcome reception in the Underworld of the afterlife. But she regrets that recognizing the gods as the ultimate authorities in life and death stops her life short before marriage and parenting.


Are there any foils to Creon in Antigone?

no


What does Antigone accuse Ismene?

Ismene wouldn't help Antigone bury the body of their brother, but when Antigone is caught she won't let Ismene take any of the blame because she was loyal to the law and not to her family.


What is the Paean of 'Antigone' about?

A paean* is a hymn of praise. Antigone's paean occurs with her procession to her tomb. Antigone indicates that she's ready to go to her death. She looks forward to meeting all of her family in the underworld realms of the afterlife. She regrets not experiencing marriage with her beloved first cousin and fiance, Haemon. She likewise regrets not undergoing the joys of raising children and continuing her parents' bloodline.But the regret isn't enough to stop her death march. Indeed, she doesn't regret her respect for the will of the gods and the god given traditions of Thebes. So she doesn't ask her death to be stopped. Instead, she asks that her wrongdoers meet the same fate.It's with this last, passionately willful statement that the chorus steps in, but not with a paean's song and dance. Instead, the leader chides Antigone for her uncontrolled passion. Indeed, Antigone respects the gods in terms of death, but disrespects them in presuming to influence their decisions on the fate of mortals.*Technically, Antigone's paean isn't a paean. During a paean, there's music to which the chorus dances and sings. But Antigone's paean consists of her dialogue to a chorus that basically stands still and doesn't react.


Is Antigone's death a result of her fate or her own free will in 'Antigone'?

Free will is what causes Antigone's death in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is aware of divine curses on the Theban royal house of which she is a descendant and current member. But there is no mention of any specific prophecy regarding her fate. Additionally, she chooses to break a royal law for which any violation carries an automatic death sentence.

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What does Antigone feel in 'Antigone'?

Satisfaction with a job well done tinged with vague regret is what Antigone feels in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is comfortable with her choice of family ties over civic duty and of divine respect over royal deference. She looks forward to her welcome reception in the Underworld of the afterlife. But she regrets that recognizing the gods as the ultimate authorities in life and death stops her life short before marriage and parenting.


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Who is Antigone's love in 'Antigone'?

Haemon is Antigone's love in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. She never makes any reference to him by name. In contrast, Haemon speaks constantly about his betrothed. Additionally, Princess Ismene, Antigone's sister, talks of the great love that Antigone has for Haemon and vice versa.


What does Antigone accuse Ismene?

Ismene wouldn't help Antigone bury the body of their brother, but when Antigone is caught she won't let Ismene take any of the blame because she was loyal to the law and not to her family.


What is the Paean of 'Antigone' about?

A paean* is a hymn of praise. Antigone's paean occurs with her procession to her tomb. Antigone indicates that she's ready to go to her death. She looks forward to meeting all of her family in the underworld realms of the afterlife. She regrets not experiencing marriage with her beloved first cousin and fiance, Haemon. She likewise regrets not undergoing the joys of raising children and continuing her parents' bloodline.But the regret isn't enough to stop her death march. Indeed, she doesn't regret her respect for the will of the gods and the god given traditions of Thebes. So she doesn't ask her death to be stopped. Instead, she asks that her wrongdoers meet the same fate.It's with this last, passionately willful statement that the chorus steps in, but not with a paean's song and dance. Instead, the leader chides Antigone for her uncontrolled passion. Indeed, Antigone respects the gods in terms of death, but disrespects them in presuming to influence their decisions on the fate of mortals.*Technically, Antigone's paean isn't a paean. During a paean, there's music to which the chorus dances and sings. But Antigone's paean consists of her dialogue to a chorus that basically stands still and doesn't react.