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Threats to the guards, fury over the law-breaking, and commitment to punishment and prevention are Creon's reactions to the news of Polyneices' burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Creon threatens the guards with torture and death if they do not give him complete information and arrest the guilty. He then expresses great anger against whomsoever is guilty of breaking his law against burial of the disloyal dead from the recent civil war over royal succession. He finishes with the promise to hunt down all perpetrators, prevent similar disobedience and punish all law-breakers with death.
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How does Ismene react to what Antigone wants to do with Polyneices?
Ismene reacts with fear. She wants Polyneices to be given an honorable burial as much as Antigone does, but she is far too terrified to do it herself because of the death penalty that Creon has imposed for anyone who attempts to bury Polyneices. Out of fear, she refuses to help Antigone bury Polyneices. However, later on, she attempts to die alongside her sister for the crime that Antigone committed by herself.
How does Creon react to what Teiresias says in 'Antigone'?
It is with disrespect, insults and threats that Creon reacts to what Teiresias says in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Creon dislikes what his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet, says to him about Antigone, pestilence and Polyneices. Teiresias mentions that divine will cannot be interpreted because altars are polluted with human body parts consumed by ritually sacrificed birds. Teiresias observes that the body of Creon's nephew Polyneices needs to be buried and that Creon's niece Antigone needs to be free from her live burial in a remote cave. Creon verbally pummels Teiresias with insults of being bribed to give false information and sabotage royal rule.
How does the chorus leader react to Creon's decision in 'Antigone'?
Supportively to the edict, Antigone's punishment, Ismene's release in the beginning and then supportively to Polyneices' burial and Antigone's release in the end are the ways in which the chorus leader reacts to Creon's decision in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader begins the play with the observation that kings rule the way that they must. He criticizes Theban Princess Antigone's emotional and disrespectful outbursts. He does not oppose Antigone's arrest and punishment, but does come out in defense of Princess Ismene's innocence. But by the end, he moves from support for his sovereign to criticism. For example, he firmly states that the bodies of Polyneices and the disloyal Theban dead need to be buried and that Antigone needs to be released from her live burial.
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 does Antigone react to being charged with her crime in 'Antigone'?
Acceptance of responsibility is Antigone's reaction to being charged with her crime in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone makes two decisions at the beginning of the play. She will obey divine will by burying her brother Polyneices even though that act is forbidden by her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She will take responsibility for her act in not doing it secretively and in not contecting its mandatory death sentence.
How does Ismene react to what Antigone wants to do with Polyneices?
Ismene reacts with fear. She wants Polyneices to be given an honorable burial as much as Antigone does, but she is far too terrified to do it herself because of the death penalty that Creon has imposed for anyone who attempts to bury Polyneices. Out of fear, she refuses to help Antigone bury Polyneices. However, later on, she attempts to die alongside her sister for the crime that Antigone committed by herself.
How does Creon react to what Teiresias says in 'Antigone'?
It is with disrespect, insults and threats that Creon reacts to what Teiresias says in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Creon dislikes what his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet, says to him about Antigone, pestilence and Polyneices. Teiresias mentions that divine will cannot be interpreted because altars are polluted with human body parts consumed by ritually sacrificed birds. Teiresias observes that the body of Creon's nephew Polyneices needs to be buried and that Creon's niece Antigone needs to be free from her live burial in a remote cave. Creon verbally pummels Teiresias with insults of being bribed to give false information and sabotage royal rule.
How does the chorus leader react to Creon's decision in 'Antigone'?
Supportively to the edict, Antigone's punishment, Ismene's release in the beginning and then supportively to Polyneices' burial and Antigone's release in the end are the ways in which the chorus leader reacts to Creon's decision in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader begins the play with the observation that kings rule the way that they must. He criticizes Theban Princess Antigone's emotional and disrespectful outbursts. He does not oppose Antigone's arrest and punishment, but does come out in defense of Princess Ismene's innocence. But by the end, he moves from support for his sovereign to criticism. For example, he firmly states that the bodies of Polyneices and the disloyal Theban dead need to be buried and that Antigone needs to be released from her live burial.
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 does Antigone react to being charged with her crime in 'Antigone'?
Acceptance of responsibility is Antigone's reaction to being charged with her crime in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone makes two decisions at the beginning of the play. She will obey divine will by burying her brother Polyneices even though that act is forbidden by her uncle King Creon's edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She will take responsibility for her act in not doing it secretively and in not contecting its mandatory death sentence.
What are Antigone's character traits?
She is headstrong, willing to die for her beliefs, quick to react, loyal to her family above anyone and anything else, and overall sure of herself. -She refuses to go by the rules laid down by Thebean King Creon, and buries her brother, Polyneices. -When she is caught in the act, she tells Creon that if she has no friends in this world, death is a welcome companion. -When she hears of Creon's rule to not allow burial of Polyneices, she doesn't even blink in hesitation when deciding that she is going to bury her brother anyways. -She is so sure of herself that she doesn't realize what could be the consequence of her actions until it is too late. This is also one of her tragic flaws, because her belief that she is right gets in her way. -Antigone tells her sister, Ismene, that she feels it is her duty to bury their brother because he is their brother.
What are Antigone's character traits?
She is headstrong, willing to die for her beliefs, quick to react, loyal to her family above anyone and anything else, and overall sure of herself. -She refuses to go by the rules laid down by Thebean King Creon, and buries her brother, Polyneices. -When she is caught in the act, she tells Creon that if she has no friends in this world, death is a welcome companion. -When she hears of Creon's rule to not allow burial of Polyneices, she doesn't even blink in hesitation when deciding that she is going to bury her brother anyways. -She is so sure of herself that she doesn't realize what could be the consequence of her actions until it is too late. This is also one of her tragic flaws, because her belief that she is right gets in her way. -Antigone tells her sister, Ismene, that she feels it is her duty to bury their brother because he is their brother.
How does Creon react to Haemon defending Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Angrily, insensitively and insultingly is the way in which Creon reacts to Haemon defending Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon is first cousin and husband-to-be of Princess Antigone. Haemon's father, King Creon, issues a law that Antigone breaks and for which the sentence is death. Haemon loves Antigone and unsuccessful tries to save her. It is a lost cause since Creon thinks one woman is like any other and therefore completely replaceable.
How does Antigone react to being captured by the sentries in 'Antigone'?
Cooperative is the word to describe Antigone's reaction to being captured by the sentries in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the sentry indicates that Theban Princess Antigone does not try to hide what she is doing when she finds her previous burial work undone. It is broad daylight, and she begins the partial re-burial and the anointing with oil from the sacred ewer. She lets herself to be placed under arrest and makes no attempt to escape or be offensive to her captors ... until she meets up with her uncle, King Creon.
How does Creon react to Haemon's arguments in 'Antigone'?
Very badly is the way in which Creon reacts to Haemon's arguments in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon argues that rulers need to be open to the opinions of others. He also indicates that his father's non-burial edict represents only one man's opinon and needs to be reversed because of widespread opposition and suffering. But King Creon shows no interest in anything other than his opinions and his longevity as king.
How does Creon react to Haemon's arguments in 'Antigone?
Very badly is the way in which Creon reacts to Haemon's arguments in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon argues that rulers need to be open to the opinions of others. He also indicates that his father's non-burial edict represents only one man's opinon and needs to be reversed because of widespread opposition and suffering. But King Creon shows no interest in anything other than his opinions and his longevity as king.
How did Creon react to Antigone's crime in 'Antigone'?
Momentary disbelief followed by stubborn hostility is the way Creon reacts to Antigone's crime in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon expects to be interrogating and sentencing a hired thug of one of his enemies. He fumbles with words when he sees Princess Antigone, whom he considers a lifelong fool. He takes badly and personally that his niece boasts about breaking his law and makes no attempt for extenuating circumstances, pardon or sympathy.
