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How did Creon change in Antigone?
Creon seems to undergo an awakening of consciousness during the course of the play. This involves improved understanding of his duty to the gods and his family, with compassion toward his niece Antigone, in particular.
Who Change Creon’s mind about punishing Antigone?
Angered, Teiresias condemns Creon’s decision as an act of grave impiety, and predicts that he will be punished by the loss of his own child (1034-1090). After Teiresias has gone, Creon becomes frightened, and at the urging of the chorus finally changes his mind. He sends attendants to free Antigone (1091-1117).
Why does Creon punish Polyneices what is the punishment?
Creon exiled Oedipus from Thebes after Oedipus killed his father and married his mother. Creon also declared that Polyneices would not receive a proper burial because he committed treason against his own city. Creon punishes Antigone to death.
How does Creon justify Antigone’s death sentence to his son?
He ordered that Polynices not be buried because he came back to Thebes from being exiled and tried to destroy the city and kill his kinsmen [218-226]. Creon justified his order not to bury Polynices by threatening to stone to death anyone who buries or even mourns him [26-34].
Why does Creon change his mind?
Creon shows he feels that men should have authority over women. Creon changes his mind when Teiresias tells him of the omen at Polyneices’ body, and the chorales advises him to build a tomb and release Antigone.
How does Haemon die in Antigone?
Haemon and Antigone have died because they both committed suicide. Antigone hanged herself with the veil and, upon hearing of her death, Haemon stabbed himself.
What are some character traits of Creon?
There were three specific characteristics that can be explained to describe Creon’s personality. He was ignorant, rude and insecure. Creon had a natural habit of being ignorant of others. He refuses to notice other people’s opinion, advice and point of view. Creon believes that since he was the king,…
What is the plot summary of ‘ Antigone ‘?
The basic plot of Antigone is that there is a civil war in Thebes between two families who want to rule it. The result is that Creon becomes king. He decrees that no one from the losing side of the war is to be buried.
What are Creon’s character flaws?
Creon is the tragic character in the play “Antigone”. Creon’s tragic flaw, hubris, causes his downfall. Creon will not listen to anyone. He is stubborn and his pride is so great, he can not bring himself to acknowledge that he could ever wrong. When Creon is talking to Teiresias , he thinks that he is being paid off.