What new suffering must Antigone and Ismene endure?
What new suffering must Antigone and Ismene endure?
Terms in this set (79) 1. What new suffering must Antigone and Ismene endure? That only Eteocles is being buried, and a honorable, military one, but everyone is prohibited from burying Polyneices or even mourn for him, but to lie in the in the fileds.
Why does Antigone believe her life was cursed?
She believes that her father’s crimes have infected the family and that her misfortunes are linked to the curse of his actions. What is happening at the end of scene 4? Antigone is being locked in the vault. Because Polynieces is not buried, the city is cursed.
Who said I beg the dead to forgive me but I am helpless I must yield to those in authority?
I beg the Dead to forgive me, but I am helpless: I must yield to those in authority. And I think it is dangerous business to be always meddling. ANTIGONE: If that is what you think, I should not want you, even if you asked to come.
Is Antigone stubborn?
In Antigone, the central character believes that her flaw is her strength, though it is actually her stubborn loyalty. Antigone’s overarching flaw gives her strength to follow her convictions. She is loyal to her family and her moral convictions.
Why does Antigone say her crime is holy?
In explaining her plans to Ismene, Antigone says that “this crime is holy.” What do you think she means? Antigone is expressing that disobeying the law to bury her brother Polyneicês is worth the punishment of death, because burying him is following the orders of the Greek gods.
Why is Creon’s statement that no man is to touch Polyneices ironic?
Creon tells the Thebans that they cannot do anything with the body of Polyneices so he can suffer eternally. This quote represents divine law versus state law. Creon is going against divine law because the gods find it is extremely disrespectful to not bury a body, however he makes his own state law.
How does Creon’s perception of Antigone as a threat to his manhood heighten the conflict between them?
How does Creon’s perception of Antigone as a threat to his manhood heighten the conflict between them? Creon doesn’t mind raising Antigone’s punishment, in order to prove his authority and manhood.
Why does the chorus blame Antigone for her death?
The chorus blames Antigone for her death. They say that she knew she was breaking the law and that her fate was her own fault, because she made a choice. Antigone blames Oedipus, her father, for the curse he had left to her family. Describe the outcome of the play and determine the major theme.