Antigone So Determined To Bury Her Brother Analysis
Assignment #1
Why do you feel Antigone was so determined to bury her brother, and why was Ismene not? Antigone was so determined to bury her brother because of three main reasons. First, the law of the gods demanded that the dead would be buried or properly burned for them to go well into the underworld. After disagreeing with Ismene, Antigone notes that her sister does not appreciate the law of the gods. Second, her love for the dead brother, Polyneices, moved Antigone to want to bury him well. Finally, Antigone believed that Polyneices deserved a proper burial just like Creon had done to their other brother, Eteocles. On the contrary, Ismene was not determined to bury their brother because she was submissive to the laws created by the leaders. …show more content…
For example, he insists that Eteocles does not deserve to be buried, and from that command expects total obedience from Choragos and the rest. Again, while Creon is the immediate relative to the royal family, it is apparent that he is hungry for power. He assumes the leadership position immediately after the death of Polyneices and Eteocles, and sets forward his leadership precedents that appear dictatorial. At this point, Creon is expected to be a dictatorial ruler, who will not embrace the contributions of the civilians. This is exemplified in the manner in which he gives commands and insists that nothing will stand in his way when it comes to ruling, including …show more content…
While he insisted on his decision per the laws of the land, he knew that the law of the gods was equally significant. Apparently, Creon was exhibiting his powers and command by making the decision. Moreover, due to the stern and candid character of Antigone, it was difficult to stone her to death. Her words, even in the wake of her death, remained tied on the importance of giving her brother a decent burial so that he could go well into the underworld. Choragos, who was loyal to King Creon, was also disheartened by the decision made by Creon, and could not help but cry. Cumulatively, the events surrounding the death of Antigone prompted Creon to abandon her in the tomb to decide her own
Why do you feel Antigone was so determined to bury her brother, and why was Ismene not? Antigone was so determined to bury her brother because of three main reasons. First, the law of the gods demanded that the dead would be buried or properly burned for them to go well into the underworld. After disagreeing with Ismene, Antigone notes that her sister does not appreciate the law of the gods. Second, her love for the dead brother, Polyneices, moved Antigone to want to bury him well. Finally, Antigone believed that Polyneices deserved a proper burial just like Creon had done to their other brother, Eteocles. On the contrary, Ismene was not determined to bury their brother because she was submissive to the laws created by the leaders. …show more content…
For example, he insists that Eteocles does not deserve to be buried, and from that command expects total obedience from Choragos and the rest. Again, while Creon is the immediate relative to the royal family, it is apparent that he is hungry for power. He assumes the leadership position immediately after the death of Polyneices and Eteocles, and sets forward his leadership precedents that appear dictatorial. At this point, Creon is expected to be a dictatorial ruler, who will not embrace the contributions of the civilians. This is exemplified in the manner in which he gives commands and insists that nothing will stand in his way when it comes to ruling, including …show more content…
While he insisted on his decision per the laws of the land, he knew that the law of the gods was equally significant. Apparently, Creon was exhibiting his powers and command by making the decision. Moreover, due to the stern and candid character of Antigone, it was difficult to stone her to death. Her words, even in the wake of her death, remained tied on the importance of giving her brother a decent burial so that he could go well into the underworld. Choragos, who was loyal to King Creon, was also disheartened by the decision made by Creon, and could not help but cry. Cumulatively, the events surrounding the death of Antigone prompted Creon to abandon her in the tomb to decide her own