... to bury her brother, Polyneices, could not atone (p.41) for his wrongful attitudes and mistakes. Body One Initially in the play, Creon was motivated to have Antigone killed based on vengeance, a disrespect and callousness toward women and pride. Creon was adamant in the edict against Polyneices being buried. Creon considered Polyneices a traitor- who broke his exile to come back with fire and sword ... places enough for him to push his plow. I want no wicked women for my sons!- Additionally Creon's feeling toward women was callous. First, he showed no respect for the woman his son had c...

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