Polynices

to prove to the people that no one is above the law. Creon’s unwavering approach to his own family, shows that he believed in civic values over family ones. The first victim of Creon is Antigone, the niece of Creon. When Antigone attempts to bury Polynices, her brother, Creon hears of this and tells his guard to retrieve her. The guards capture Antigone and bring her in front of Creon where he sentences her to death by being trapped in a cave with no escape. When the time has come for Antigone…

Luke, I apologize for missing your call earlier; coincidentally, I was in the middle of studying for my Humanities 1 final. After listening to your voicemail about whether or not I suggest taking Western Civilization 1 at Providence, I would have to say that I would recommend taking it. I know you are currently an accounting major and do not think it is a class worth taking, but I firmly believe that the material required provides fundamental concepts that will benefit you for your future career…

their downfall with his impulsive decisions. This play is similar to the play Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus because they both describe how the impetuous actions of Kings can negatively affect everyone around them. The actions of Eteocles and Polynices greed for the throne leads to them killing one another in battle. This leads to Antigone and the tragedies that occurred there. In the lines 552-554 where the chorus said, “Xeres who’s sent them to their destruction! Xeres! It was a dreadful,…

Colonus and Antigone (Russello). These three plays represent the history and faith of Thebes during king Oedipus’ and king Creon’s Kingdom. The play starts with Antigone talking to her sister, Ismene to help her bury one of their brothers, Polynices. Burying Polynices was forbidden law with the death penalty and it was made by Antigone’s uncle, Creon. Antigone buried her brother all by herself and even though she was aware of the law of the…

In the play, Antigone by the well-known Greek playwright, Sophocles uses various different methods of helping the reader understand the point of the play or meaning behind the play. Sophocles uses various characters such as Creon, Antigone, Haemon, Eurydice, and the Seer, Tiresias to develop his point. In addition, the plot Sophocles uses also enables the reader to be able to figure out the meaning. However, it also suggests Sophocles’ view on the plot of Antigone. Furthermore, through diction…

to be king now killed Banquo so he can stay king. Him killing people is his consistency of wanting to be king desperately. Different from Macbeth, Creon consistently enforces the law. Antigone tells Creon that it was her who threw dirt on top of Polynices and Creon responds with “And yet you dared defy the law” (Sophocles 59). Once again Creon states the law that no one can bury Polyneices. Creon is consistent because he keeps reinforcing the law that no one is able to honor Polyneices and he…

be king now killed Banquo so he can stay king. Him killing people is his consistency of wanting to be king desperately. Different from Macbeth, Creon is consistently enforcing the law. Antigone tells Creon that it was her who threw dirt on top of Polynices and Creon responds with “And yet you dared defy the law” (Sophocles 59). Once again Creon stating the law that no one can bury Polyneices. Creon is consistent because he keeps reinforcing the law of no one being able to honor Polyneices and he…

privilege and responsibility for organizing the funeral ceremonies during this point in time. These reasons become exceptionally important in Antigone’s conflict when Creon punishes her for trying to bury her brother while she is only trying to honor Polynices’…

Ismene is a young lady who is filled with fire in her soul; a flame scorching her very heart, turning love to jealousy, and actions to pain. These decisions do not only affect her character, but also her appearance and relationships as her harmful desires start to overtake her. Like Ismene one may often find themselves full of anguish, hate, and envy. Although one may never admit it, there is a little of Ismene in everyone; it is human nature. This essay will further expand upon the idea of how…

When Creon denies the request of a proper burial for Polynices, Antigone then knowledge’s her peripeteia. Because Antigone goes forth with the burial of her brother, King Creon sentences her to death. Although she is held accountable and is guilty of breaking the law of the state, Antigone still remains loyal…