- In what ways is Creon responsible for his own downfall?
- Does Creon suffer from excessive pride?
- How would you characterize Creon as a ruler?
- Is Creon deserving of sympathy?
- How might we interpret Creon’s character psychologically?
What is the major dramatic question in Antigone?
The central conflict in Antigone is
Antigone versus Creon
. Antigone wants to bury her rebel brother because she reveres the law of the gods, which states that all mortals must be properly buried.
What motivates Antigone the most?
Antigone’s motivation is
love for her family
– she puts it above all else. In fact, she is willing to sacrifice her life to defend that love.
What is the main message of Antigone?
The main theme of Antigone is that
the gods’ laws are more important than the laws of man
. Creon, who takes over the rule of Thebes after the civil war, decrees that Polynices should not be buried. He wants him to rot in the open air as a punishment for his treason and to set an example for others.
What does the story of Antigone teach us?
The lesson I learn from “Antigone” is
that you have to be ready to accept the consequences of your convictions
. Not only is she loyal to her brother and her religious beliefs, brave when confronted with danger and death, but she accepts the consequence (death) before she ever acts.
What causes the fight between Antigone’s brothers?
(BookRags, Antigone) Oedipus’ sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, were both too prideful because they both
wanted the power that came from taking over the throne at Thebes
. As a result, it led to both of their self-destructions, as they killed each other in a battle for power.
What is the conflict between Antigone and Ismene?
Antigone and Ismene fight
over the importance of family loyalty vs. civic duty
. Antigone believes honoring the dead is more important than human laws. Creon believes his law is more important than honoring the dead.
What is Creon’s motivation?
In Antigone, Creon is motivated primarily by
a desire to maintain control of Thebes
.
What is Ismene’s motivation?
What is Antigone’s motivation to bury her brother?
Loyalty
is her motivation. She respects the law of the gods.
How is Antigone determined?
For instance Antigone was so stubborn and death was not a hindrance for her in achieving her goal. She was very
determined to achieve her goal that is to bury her brother Polynices
. … She had to carry on; she feels that it is her duty towards Polynices. Antigone was also very determined to die.
What is the most important scene in Antigone?
The opening scene
of the play is of great significance. In it, Antigone discusses the central conflict of the play—her piety and devotion to her brother Polynices against the edict of Creon, king of Thebes and her uncle.
Why is Antigone important today?
The ideas Sophocles presents in Antigone have relevance in today’s world, and indicate that modern society is not as advanced as we believe. The
problems of gender equality
, democratic voice, and religious faith still resonate today. Antigone attempts to show the strength women have in the face of male authority.
What is the irony of Antigone?
The situational irony in this instance is that, despite her attempt to bury Polyneices, his remains are left to decay in the open, but for her crime of attempting to bury her brother Creon orders that
Antigone is entombed while still alive
.
What is Antigone’s tragic flaw?
Antigone believes her flaw to be her strength; although her strength may be seen as a flaw, this is not what brought her to her untimely death. Antigone’s major flaw was
her loyalty
, and her commitment was what brought her to the afterlife.
What are Antigone’s reasons for rejecting Creon’s order?
Antigones
decision to bury Polynices
also arose from a desire to bring honor to her family, not just to the gods. Antigone’s strong belief in standing up for family and her religious beliefs are the two factors that influenced her decision to break Creon’s law and bury her brother.
What is Creon’s greatest fear?
Creon’s greatest fear is:
War
.
Angering the gods
.
