What does Creon beg the Chorus for at the end of the play?

The Chorus is terrified by Tiresias’s prophecy. Creon admits that he too is worried and will do whatever the citizens recommend. They call for him to free Antigone, and he reluctantly leaves to do so. Once he is gone, the Chorus prays to Dionysus to protect Thebes.

Why does Creon become angry with the Chorus?

Why does Creon become angry with the Chorus? The chorus leader suggests that Polynices’ burial might have been the work of the gods; this comment angers Creon because he thinks it a stupid thing to say that the gods would honor one who had attacked his own city.

What was Creon’s edict?

Creon hated Polyneices for attacking Thebes and killing Eteocles who Creon views as a hero. Because of this and Creons once an enemy always an enemy mentality, Creon issued the edict forbidding Polyneices burial to exact vengeance on the traitor by dooming his spirit to eternal unrest.

For what reason has Creon called the Chorus to the palace to speak with them?

For what reason has Creon called the chorus to the palace to speak with them? regarding his refusal to bury Polynices’ body.

How has Creon been guilty of the sin of pride?

How has Creon been guilty of the sin of pride? He thought he knew more than the gods. Why does Creon bury Polyneices and then go to save Antigone? He’s afraid of the gods’ wrath and must appease their law first.

What makes Creon so angry?

Creon responds angrily that the Gods would never honor a wicked person who had come to burn their temples. Instead, he is convinced, someone was bribed to do it.

How has Creon ordered Polynieces body to be treated?

EXPLANATION: Creon considered Polyniece as a traitor. To establish his authority and power, he ordered everyone to not bury his body. He made a law to not bury his body and to be left for animals to be eaten. He also made soldiers to watch the body so that no one dares to bury the body and his order is been obeyed.

What course of action does the chorus recommend to Creon?

Q. In Scene 5, what course of action does the Chorus recommend to Creon? honor. money.

What does Antigone do when she is brought before Creon?

What does Antigone do when she is brought before Creon? What does Ismene do when she is brought before Creon? She tries to take some of the blame for burying Polyneices.

What is the penalty for disobeying Creon’s orders?

Creon decides the consequence of breaking this decree is death. Despite this, Antigone risks her life to honor her brother’s legacy by giving him a burial. As a result, Creon has her imprisoned and then buried alive in a cave.

What law did Creon make that Antigone broke?

As king, Creon decrees that son of the former king, rebel Polynices, shall not be buried and shall rot in the open as an example to others that would think of taking action against the state. Anyone attempting to bury Polynices would be killed for actions amounting to a collaboration with the dead rebel.

What does Creon say is possibly the motive behind burying Polyneices?

Antigone is aggressive and assertive towards Creon and Ismene is cautious and passive towards Creon. What does Creon say is possibly a motive behind burying Polyneices? Her motives are that Polyneices are family and Creon is abusing his power.

What deserves the highest loyalty according to Creon?

Creon treats the state more important than anything else. According to Creon, what deserved the highest loyalty? State should deserve the greatest loyalty than anything else. Creon’s reasons for refusing a burial for Polyneices.

Who does Creon blame for Haemon’s death?

What does Haemon use to kill himself? Who does the chorus blame for Creon’s grief? Who reports Eurydice’s death? Eurydice blames Antigone/ Creon for Haemon’s death and she blames Antigone/ Creon for Megareus’ death.

How does Creon die?

Shortly after Creon and his entourage finished burying Polynices, they heard the sound of Haemon’s voice wailing from Antigone’s tomb. When they arrived at the tomb and saw Antigone’s lifeless body, Haemon attempted to stab Creon but missed and turned the sword upon himself, committing suicide.