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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.
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How does the chorus react to Creon's misery in 'Antigone'?
That it is to be expected is the way in which the chorus reacts to Creon's misery in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict that denies to the disloyal Theban dead their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. He rejects the attempts of Princess Antigone, Prince Haemon and Teiresias the blind prophet to get him to see the error of his ways. The chorus states that the foolishness of mortals in opposing divine will always catches and trips them up.
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 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 the chorus leader react to Creon's decree in 'Antigone'?
That kings do what they must is the way in which the chorus leader reacts to Creon's decree in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader is one of Thebes' most accomplished, respected and senior citizens. He therefore starts from a position of support for Theban King Creon. So he validates what Creon says and does ... in the beginning.
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.
How does the chorus react to Creon's misery in 'Antigone'?
That it is to be expected is the way in which the chorus reacts to Creon's misery in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict that denies to the disloyal Theban dead their god-given rights as Thebans to below ground burials. He rejects the attempts of Princess Antigone, Prince Haemon and Teiresias the blind prophet to get him to see the error of his ways. The chorus states that the foolishness of mortals in opposing divine will always catches and trips them up.
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 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 the chorus leader react to Creon's decree in 'Antigone'?
That kings do what they must is the way in which the chorus leader reacts to Creon's decree in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader is one of Thebes' most accomplished, respected and senior citizens. He therefore starts from a position of support for Theban King Creon. So he validates what Creon says and does ... in the beginning.
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.
How does Antigone react to the accusations in 'Antigone'?
Accept responsibility is the way in which Antigone reacts to the accusations in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is accused of deliberately violating a law whose measures and punishment are public knowledge. Antigone makes no attempt to deny her guilt. In fact, the moment that she decides to bury her brother Polyneices she takes responsibility for the crime and its punishment.
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 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 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 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.
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.
