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Yes, Antigone is stubborn. She's adamant, demanding, inflexible, and uncompromising in her convictions. She's as passionate in the talk as in the walk. The problem is that the way in which she packages her opinions is equally adamant, demanding, inflexible, and uncompromising. Her stubborn insistence upon the rightness of her stance brooks no discussion that could lead to compromise or negotiation.
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To what does Creon compare Antigone in 'Antigone'?
It is to horses, iron and slaves that Creon compares Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Creon considers his niece Princess Antigone a stubborn, willful girl who needs to be disciplined. He declares that such stubborn pride leads to downfall, just as hard-baked iron snaps from its stiffness. He nevertheless observes that stubborn pride can be curbed in horses and in slaves.
Why was Antigone stubborn in 'Antigone'?
Awareness of the consequences of her actions in this world and the next and loyalty to her family are the reasons why Antigone is stubborn in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is devoted to her family. She therefore insists that god-given guarantees of below-ground burials need to be honored for both her twin brothers instead of being illegally and whimsically applied. Additionally, she fears less the death sentence for violating an illegal royal edict than the shunning in the Underworld of the afterlife for violating a divine law.
What does the name 'Antigone' mean?
The name 'Antigone' means someone who fights against something. The word therefore is particularly appropriate as the name of one of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Indeed, the character Antigone fights against an unfair, unjust law that denies proper burial to all of the dead from a recent war between Thebes and Argos.It can be assumed that Antigone means unbending or stubborn. "Anti-" means against, and "gon" or "gony" means bend, angle, corner etc. As in a polyGON. Antigone is a very stubborn person, and she doesn't change her mind once she knows what she wants.
Is Creon the only stubborn character in the play?
No, Antigone is as well because she defyed her uncle twice to stand up for what she thought was right.
What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?
Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.
To what does Creon compare Antigone in 'Antigone'?
It is to horses, iron and slaves that Creon compares Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Creon considers his niece Princess Antigone a stubborn, willful girl who needs to be disciplined. He declares that such stubborn pride leads to downfall, just as hard-baked iron snaps from its stiffness. He nevertheless observes that stubborn pride can be curbed in horses and in slaves.
Why was Antigone stubborn in 'Antigone'?
Awareness of the consequences of her actions in this world and the next and loyalty to her family are the reasons why Antigone is stubborn in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is devoted to her family. She therefore insists that god-given guarantees of below-ground burials need to be honored for both her twin brothers instead of being illegally and whimsically applied. Additionally, she fears less the death sentence for violating an illegal royal edict than the shunning in the Underworld of the afterlife for violating a divine law.
What does the name 'Antigone' mean?
The name 'Antigone' means someone who fights against something. The word therefore is particularly appropriate as the name of one of the main characters in the play 'Antigone'. Indeed, the character Antigone fights against an unfair, unjust law that denies proper burial to all of the dead from a recent war between Thebes and Argos.It can be assumed that Antigone means unbending or stubborn. "Anti-" means against, and "gon" or "gony" means bend, angle, corner etc. As in a polyGON. Antigone is a very stubborn person, and she doesn't change her mind once she knows what she wants.
Is Creon the only stubborn character in the play?
No, Antigone is as well because she defyed her uncle twice to stand up for what she thought was right.
What is Antigone's flaw in 'Antigone'?
Her prideful, uncompromising, unyielding passion is Antigone's flaw in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the consequences of Antigone's passionate outbursts are hasty speech and actions. In fact, Antigone's personality is described as verbally foolish and emotionally frenzied. Even to the end, she does not budge from her proud, stubborn emotional recklessness. The chorus aptly describes Her as the passionate daughter of a passionate father, neither of whom capable of flexibility or change.
Can you explain how Antigone changes throughout the play?
Antigone is not a very dynamic character in the play because she does not really change. She is very stubborn about her belief that her un-buried brother needs to be buried, and keeps that belief even when she knows she will be killed for it.
What does the chorus believe in 'Antigone'?
That Antigone is stubborn, that the gods and the king must be respected and that Haemon is young are what the chorus believes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus believes that Theban Princess Antigone shows the flawed, passionate, stubborn character of her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus. The chorus soundly criticizes the wrongness of Antigone's disrespectful behavior to her sovereign and initially ignores the rightness of her cause. The chorus defends respect for both gods and kings but does not clarify what to do when the two loyalties conflict. But the chorus support for the status quo dissipates soon after observing that Haemon is young and therefore dangerously inexperienced in dealing with disappointment and loss.
What do Antigone and Creon have in common in 'Antigone'?
Ancestry, Haemon, homelands and personality are what Antigone and Creon have in common in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess and King Creon both are direct descendants of Cadmus, Thebes' founder and first king. Both also love Haemon, Creon's son and Antigone's betrothed. The two both originate from Thebes. The niece and uncle share similar personalities in that they each are proud, stubborn and uncompromising.
How does the chorus first characterize Antigone's punishment in 'Antigone'?
That her behavior leaves Creon no choice is the way in which the chorus first characterizes Antigone's punishment in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus does not sympathize with Theban Princess Antigone. The members insist that she is every bit as proud, stubborn, uncompromising, uncontrolled and unlucky as her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus. They make no mention about her courage and a lot of mention about her perceived character flaws.
How do you compare and contrast Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?
Arrogant and stubborn versus generous and selfish are ways of comparing and contrasting Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon demonstrate arrogance in their respective interactions with royalty and with the gods. They exhibit stubbornness in their refusal to back down or seek common ground in their interactions with each other. But Antigone is generous in caring about her brother Polyneices, her family, her gods and her people. Creon thinks only of himself.
How does Oedipus cause Antigone to suffer in 'Antigone'?
It is through his heritage, reputation, and role modelingthat Oedipus causes Antigone to suffer in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus carries over to his daughter Princess Antigone the divine curse on the descendants of Kings Polydorus and Labdacus. He contributes to that curse his reputation as his father's killer and his mother's husband. Additionally, he is a negative role model in allowing himself to get out of control and in being stubborn.
About what does Haemon change his mind in 'Antigone'?
It is in moving from getting Antigone released to joining her that Haemon changes his mind in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon meets with his father King Creon. He seeks a pardon for Antigone, his first cousin and bride-to-be. But he switches to leaving and joining her on death row in the face of his father's stubborn refusal to reverse his non-burial edict and its capital punishment.
