Eteocles

Once Oedipus was out of the picture so many things have happened over time. Creon becomes the new king of Thebes after both princes have died. Eteocles and Polyneices were killed by each other's hands and only Eteocles was given a proper burial. There is a new law that is being enforced: No one shall bury the traitor Polyneices, anyone who buries Polyneices will be punished. Antigone hears the new law but, she immediately acts on it. Antigone actions demonstrate that loyalty to family is more…

In the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon has recently been appointed as king of Thebes due to the recent deaths of his nephews, Polyneices and Eteocles. Although he is new to the throne, he proves himself to be an extraordinarily well rounded king, simultaneously being reasonable, fair, and good to the City of Thebes, as well as his own family. Through his actions and words it is as clear that he wants simply the best for those around him. He also makes decisions for the interest of not only…

Sophocles play Antigone. She has had a hard life her whole life because of her father’s prophecy. However, when her brother, Polynices starts a war against Thebes it gets even worse. Both of her brothers die in a battle against each other but only Eteocles is put to rest. After the fight Creon, enraged by Polynices starting the war and killing his son, announced the law that if anyone was caught burying Polynices, they would be stoned to the death. Over the course of the play it is very clear…

The ethical issue that Antigone faced can be viewed through a multitude of philosophical perspectives, but only one theory provides the best lens. Antigone is faced with the moral dilemma of choosing to honor her dead brother, Polyneices, or to let him rot in the presence of scavenging animals. With the burying of Polyneices, Antigone would dishonor the government and put her life at stake, but also let Polyneices soul be at rest. When the situation is viewed through the Golden Rule, the…

doom. It started with two men who were named Eteocles and Polyneices they were suppose to share the title of king for their land after their father passed away. Later this deal could not be kept thus they end up slaying each other in war and then the kingship for the city ends up going to the closest male family relative which happened to be their uncle who would cease control. The uncle's name was Creon he would later announce that the two men Eteocles and Polyneices that only one would have…

to have more reasons to order his decrees than what one would normally notice. For instance, Creon made two decrees. One to not bury Polyneices and to bury Eteocles, the other to sentence anyone who attempts to or buries Polyneices be put to death, which ended up being Antigone. Creon’s first decree, to not bury Polyneices and to bury Eteocles, was influenced greatly by Greek culture. The Greeks believed that treason was one of the worst things someone could possibly commit, so it makes sense…

Sophocles is an Ancient Greek tragedian. Sophocles was born during 496 B.C in Colonus in a village close to Athens. Sophocles was an original Greek boy from a wealthy family. Sophocles was born a few years before the battle of marathon. The exact year of his birth is unknown. Sophocles had an very educated family. Sophocles had two kids Iophon and Ariston both boys. Sophocles first wife name was Nicostrata and second wife name was Theoris. When he was not doing theater he was a member of…

Antigone doesn't like how Creon is treating her brother, and that's why she’s upset. Antigone says: “look what Creon is doing with our two brothers! He’s honoring one with a full funeral and treating the other disgracefully! Eteocles has his burial rites, but an order has gone out that Polyneices won't have anything.”(25-37). Polyneices is her brother, and she won't let him go into the afterlife with his body rotting away. Creon is the king, but Antigone is closer to Polyneices…

Antigone is a Greek trilogy tragedy, written by Sophocles with a theme of moral; conflict in state law and divine law. Polynices and Eteocles were two brothers in war for the right to rule Theban, but both slain by each other’s hands. The death of Polynices and Eteocles lead to their uncle to be next in line to the throne. One of his first decisions is for Eteocles receive an honorable burial and Polynices is to be left for the dogs. Creon’s hubris leads to his downfall by not listening to his…

How Fate Works in Greek Society Life Fate is defined as the development of events beyond a human's control, determined by a supernatural power. How important is fate in a society? Why bother thinking about what fate is? Based on Greek works, when fate is in the hands of man, it is uncontrollable. In many situations, fate determines whether one lives or dies. In Greek society, fate is very important due to it being the determination of one's future. Many Greek works revolve around the word, fate…