What Reasons does Creon give for not allowing Polyneices to be buried? b. How does the Choragos react to Creon's decision? c. In lines 83-87 what news is the sentry reluctant to discover? d. When the Choragos asks, "can it be that the Gods have done this?" it enrages Creon. Why do you think it does?
e. On the basis of Scene I, Characterize Creon's strengths and weaknesses and justify theses opinions. f.
Scene 2: 1. What motivates Antigone: pride; love; or principle. 2. Why do you think Ismene changes her mind about her brother's burial. Do you think Antigone is justified in rejecting her support, or is Antigone being to hard on her sister? 3. Antigone says the citizens of Thebes are afraid to speak out against Creon. Do you agree? What historical and contemporary examples can you give of individuals who failed to protest immoral actions by their leaders? Why might someone be silent other than fear?
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