Why would Polyneices not be buried?
Antigone could not stand that only Polynices was forbidden to be buried because she loved him as a brother. Antigone chose to bury him even though she might be caught and killed.
Why does Creon choose to leave Polynices body unburied?
Why does Creon choose to leave Polynices' body unburied? He believes that she has committed a crime punishable by death, and because she strictly disobeyed him.
Why does Creon refuse to bury Polyneices and why is Antigone so upset about this?
Creon is the king that took over Thebes in Antigone. Creon tried to stabilize the country by giving out a law that prevented the burial of his nephew Polyneices; this causes turmoil within people because their king decided to oppose divine law. Antigone, angered by this, buries her brother despite the king's orders.
How does Creon believe the act of burying Polyneices was carried out?
How does Creon believe the act of burying Polyneices was carried out? Creon believes that the sentries were paid off by his enemies and they were bribed to bury Polyneices' body. What does Creon demand that the sentry do? King Creon demands that the sentry bring him the man who broke his decree and buried a traitor.
How does Creon react to the news of Polyneices burial?
But the buried body was barely covered in dirt. Creon was extremely mad about this because it undermines his power as king. Creon thinks the Sentinel is responsible because Creon thinks someone bribed him to bury Polyneices because he believes no one would willingly bury him knowing they would be stoned.
Who does Creon first think is responsible for burying Polyneices?
Creon thinks the Sentinel is responsible because Creon thinks someone bribed him to bury Polyneices because he believes no one would willingly bury him knowing they would be stoned.
Why is it wrong to bury her brother Antigone?
Antigone buried her brother out of devotion and loyalty to both the Gods and her family. Without one or the other, she would not have had the courage or thought of going against Creon's law and putting her life out on the line.
Who does Creon believe buried Polyneices?
Creon learns from a sentry that someone has buried Polyneices. Creon demands that the sentry discover who did it. He threatens the sentry with death if he can't figure it out. The sentry brings Antigone in and reports that she was the one who buried Polyneices.
How does Creon feel about the burial of Eteocles?
How does Creon feel about the burial of Polynieces? The audience knows Antigone buried Polynieces but Creon doesn't.
How does Creon believe Polyneices ended up buried?
Creon believes that the sentries were paid off by his enemies and they were bribed to bury Polynices' body.
What does Creon assume has led to the burial of Polyneices?
Creon has declared that anyone who buries Polynieces will be stoned to death 2. What has just happened in the sisters' family? Their brothers, Eteocles and Polynieces have killed each other in battle.
Why is Creon so determined to punish Antigone?
Creon feels he must punish Antigone because, by defying his authority and trying to bury her brother, Antigone has become a threat to his rule.
Why does Creon decide to bury Eteocles according to custom?
Why does Creon decide to bury Eteocles according to custom? Eteocles was loyal to Thebes. What is the penalty for defying Creon's decree?
How does Creon think Polyneices was buried without the guards noticing?
Creon believes that Polyneices was buried because someone was unhappy with him and paid someone (the guard) to bury him and defy him. Believes the guard buried him. 9.
What does Creon assume about the motives of those who disobeyed him?
What does Creon assume about the motives of those who have disobeyed him? mans has accomplished. What does the Chorus say is the one thing that is beyond man?
Who does Creon think buried Polyneices?
Creon thinks the Sentinel is responsible because Creon thinks someone bribed him to bury Polyneices because he believes no one would willingly bury him knowing they would be stoned.
Why does Creon punish Antigone?
Creon feels he must punish Antigone because, by defying his authority and trying to bury her brother, Antigone has become a threat to his rule.
What is the punishment for burying Polyneices?
When Creon came to power, he decreed that since Polyneices was technically a traitor for fighting against Thebes, his body should rot in the street without a proper burial. If anyone was to bury the body, the punishment would be death.
Why is Creon intent on harshly punishing?
Why is Creon intent on harshly punishing, even family members, all those who break the law? Creon believes that his people will not obey or have respect for him if he is lenient with family members.