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Who does Creon blame for all his sufferings?
Himself, Creon is the tragic hero in this play and it is his actions that create his eventual suffering.
What is the denouement in 'Antigone'?
When Creon and the audience learn of Haemon and Eurydice's suicide. This is the falling action/conclusion of what Creon's decree and his actions have entailed.
Who did Oedipus become suspicious of?
Creon
Does the chorus allude to Antigone or to Creon?
The chorus comments on the actions of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Most of their comments deal with the actions of Theban King Creon. But the chorus also comments on the single-focused passionate fury of Antigone.
How does Creon learn about Antigone's actions?
The guard returns to tell the king after she is found burying her brother.
Who does Creon blame for all his sufferings?
Himself, Creon is the tragic hero in this play and it is his actions that create his eventual suffering.
What is the denouement in 'Antigone'?
When Creon and the audience learn of Haemon and Eurydice's suicide. This is the falling action/conclusion of what Creon's decree and his actions have entailed.
Who did Oedipus become suspicious of?
Creon
What are similar actions with Creon and king saul?
One of the actions is how they both undermined a higher authority. Creon undermined the gods authority by not burying Antigone's brother, and King Saul undermined God's by saving Jonathon from dying.
Does the chorus allude to Antigone or to Creon?
The chorus comments on the actions of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Most of their comments deal with the actions of Theban King Creon. But the chorus also comments on the single-focused passionate fury of Antigone.
How does Creon learn about Antigone's actions?
The guard returns to tell the king after she is found burying her brother.
When did Creon become king of Corinth?
Around 1200 BCE.
What are some ironic quotes in Creon's speech?
One example of irony in Creon's speech is when he states, "I have no desire to become the king of corpses." This is ironic because, ultimately, Creon's actions lead to the deaths of his own family members. Another example is when he proclaims, "The State is his who rules it." This is ironic because Creon's harsh rule ultimately results in great harm to the state and its people.
Does Haemon say that the city agrees with Creon's actions in 'Antigone'?
No, the city does not agree with Creon's actions according to Haemon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon passes a non-burial edict that contradicts divine law, denies his perceived enemy dead belowl-ground burials, and sentences to death Princess Antigone, his niece and intended daughter-in-law, when she tries to bury her brother Polyneices. Prince Haemon, Creon's son and Antigone's groom-to-be, says that Thebans hate Creon for the edict and the non-burials and greatly admire the courage of Antigone's convictions and actions in the face of a cruel bully.
What is a sentence using the word apologetic?
He looked at her with an apologetic expression, realizing he had made a mistake.
Why do you think Creon has become so obsessive and stubborn in his leadership?
bcuh creon loves the power that he has he likes bein entitled to things like this
How does Choragos feel about Creon's command?
The choragos fear that Creon will become power hungry and make up more rules that will jeopardize his future.
