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There is no victor in the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, twin brothers Eteocles and Polyneices kill each other in the final battle of the civil war over the Theban royal succession. Neither one prevails. But Eteocles' forces triumph over those of Polyneices and his Argive supporters. So Eteocles' usurping line wins ... for the time being.
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Who is Antigone's dead brother in 'Antigone'?
Eteocles and Polyneices are Antigone's dead brothers in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles and Polyneices are the eldest of the four children of disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. They are twin brothers, of whom Eteocles is the elder. They end up killing each during the last, decisive battle in the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession.
What is the background to 'Antigone'?
Background refers to circumstances or events that come before some development or some notable event and that lead up to the event. In 'Antigone', the background is the battle of Thebes, in which Polyneices is one of the attackers of the city and his brother Eteocles one of the defenders. This battle in turn has a background of its own. Eteocles and Polyneices quarrel with each other over how to share power in Thebes after the exile of their father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus. Eteocles wins the fight. The banished Polyneices thereupon enlists the help of Argive King Adrastus in an attemt to force Eteocles off the throne.
Which of Antigone's brothers does Creon kill in 'Antigone'?
Neither one of Antigone's brothers is killed by Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone has two twin brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices. Her brothers kill each other in the final battle of the first civil war over the Theban royal succession. Her uncle Creon supports Eteocles but is not involved in the final duel between the brothers.
What did Creon issue for Antigone's brothers?
Theban King Creon issued a decree for Eteocles and Polyneices, who were his nephews and Antigone's brothers. The decree allowed Eteocles to receive proper funerary procedures since he was loyal to Thebes in the battle against Argos. At the same time, the decree denied those same god-given rights to Polyneices, who was disloyal to Thebes in the conflict.
Which event did the chorus in 'Antigone' give an account of?
The chorus provided an account of Polyneices' expeditionto Thebes, the resulting battle, and the outcome of that battle. Polyneices was the twin brother of Eteocles, the older brother of Antigone and Ismene, and the nephew of Theban King Creon. His expedition was supported by his father-in-law, the King of Argos. It was an attempt by Polyneices to regain control over the Theban throne. He and his brother Eteocles were supposed to govern jointly, with each one alternating years of rule. But Eteocles refused to give up the throne, and had Polyneices banished. He wouldn't listen to reason or work things out diplomatically. So Polyneices felt forced into a military solution for getting his rights respected.
