... the kingship there, Polyneices, brother to Antigone, was left to rot in the fields having died as a traitor. Devotion to her brother and beliefs that her actions would be held sacred by the gods drove Antigone to attempt a proper burial for Polyneices. Ignoring the decree forbidding this action, Antigone was caught and later punished as a traitor. "...not out of fear of ... reality, Creon is so absorbed in his own interests and pride, he would never appear inferior to a woman even if it meant killing Antigone, Haemon's bride, by closing her in a stone tomb to die. Haemon's support and r...

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... Gods, and the laws that were put on the land of Thebes before Creon's time. Haemon boldly states, "Thou show'st no reverence, trampling on the laws the Gods hold sacred" ( ). He preaches to his father the great disrespect he has shown to the laws of the Gods, and is disappointed in his father's foolishness. Haemon tries to open his eyes ... the obvious that the Thebans side with Antigone, and suggested giving in and changing his order. The divine law is constantly being reinforces to Creon, but is heart is of stone and his stubbornness is unchangeable. Pride is a disease that ruins ones...

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• Grade Level: High School