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Why does Sophocles introduce the fact of Antigone's engagement so late in 'Antigone'?
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It is in order to emphasize her role as an individual against the entire state that Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) introduces the fact of her engagement so late in "Antigone."
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone's courage is emphasized in taking on the entire state apparatus in regard to one, illegal royal edict. The importance of her opinions is evidenced by focusing on her as alone instead of as part of a couple. The question of divine or royal power as the ultimate authority is highlighted and does not find itself blindsided or overshadowed by the passions and personalities inherent in dealing with a couple.
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How does Haemon feel about Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Admiration, love and loyalty are Haemon's feelings about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon praises Antigone, his first cousin and bride-to-be, for respecting divine law and protecting the rights of the Theban dead. He persists in his love for her and in his desire to not break the engagement and to be married to her. He defends Antigones rights to holding her own opinions and to following her own course of action.
Who puts their eyes out in antigone?
antigones father
Was the author of Antigone Sophocles or Anouilh?
Sophocles
What is the first choral ode about in the Shakespeare play Antigone?
Antigone is written by Sophocles. It's about how great man is.Shakespeare didn't write Antigone. Sophocles did.
What wrote 'Antigone'?
Sophocles
How does Haemon feel about Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Admiration, love and loyalty are Haemon's feelings about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon praises Antigone, his first cousin and bride-to-be, for respecting divine law and protecting the rights of the Theban dead. He persists in his love for her and in his desire to not break the engagement and to be married to her. He defends Antigones rights to holding her own opinions and to following her own course of action.
Who puts their eyes out in antigone?
antigones father
Who is antigones farther?
Antigone's father/brother is Oedipus. (Oedipus marries his mother, Jocasta and Antigone is their child.)
What major theme does Sophocles introduce in the opening scene of the play Antigone?
Do we owe owe greatest allegiance to the gods or to the state.
Example of drama script?
Antigone' by Sophocles romeo and juliet
Was the author of Antigone Sophocles or Anouilh?
Sophocles
What wrote 'Antigone'?
Sophocles
What is the first choral ode about in the Shakespeare play Antigone?
Antigone is written by Sophocles. It's about how great man is.Shakespeare didn't write Antigone. Sophocles did.
Is Sophocles Antigone a tragedy?
Yes.
Who is the writer of the play Antigone?
Sophocles
Who is Antigone's husband in 'Antigone'?
No one is Antigone's husband in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to Prince Haemon, only surviving child and heir apparent of King Creon. But the engagement is broken with Creon sentencing her to death and having her buried alive. On her way to her grave. Antigone describes herself as an "unwed wife," which does reflect the view that engagement is one step in an essentially two-step process marriage process in ancient Greece.
what character is an archetype in Antigone by Sophocles?
Antingone
