... old age and death by taking him back to Thebes. Polinices is also in conflict with Oedipus, trying also to return Oedipus to Thebes. Oedipus" extended curse against his two sons embodies these two conflicting forces in the climax. In it, Oedipus addresses his sons" betrayal of him and greed for power over Thebes. He reinforces his removal from Thebes and refuses to ... ever return. By rejecting his two sons (particularly Polynices who is present), Oedipus" peace will be ensured in Athens. After this pivotal speech, a thunder storm develops. Oedipus recognizes this falling action ... de...

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... . He does not know his engagement only earns him the right to die sooner. The Chorus then turns to the powerfully built Creon, king of Thebes. When he was younger, and Oedipus ruled, he was an art patron. The death of Oedipus and his sons bound him to the weary duties of rule. Next to the sisters' Nurse sits the good Queen Eurydice. She knits and will go on knitting ... its makers. Antigone retorts that had she been a scullery maid she would have done the same. Creon disagrees and a maid would have taken the edict seriously. Antigone replies that she has never doubted Creon would put her...

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... The title of the play is Antigone. 2. The author is Sophocles. The book was written and performed in the late 440s BC 3. The country of the author is Colonus, which is a part of Athens. 4. Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king of Thebes. Antigone is a static character. Her feelings throughout the drama never change. She always believed that people should be given the ... something bad happens. They started, as antagonist but, later became protagonist. 5. Minor Characters Ismene Ismene is the sister to Antigone. She tries to talk Antigone out of burying ...

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• Grade Level: High School