P4 Antigone Review Two. by Stephanie Faucette

steph_faucette — 2024-09-18 17:13:08 UTC

In Scene Two, what is Creon’s reaction to Antigone’s defiance, and how does his reaction reveal his leadership style and character?

steph_faucette — 2024-09-18 17:13:08 UTC

In Scene Two, how does Antigone defend her decision to bury her brother despite Creon’s decree? What values does she emphasize in her argument?

steph_faucette — 2024-09-18 17:13:08 UTC

How does Ode Two reflect the themes of fate and divine retribution introduced earlier in the play? What warnings or insights does the chorus provide about the events unfolding in Thebes?

steph_faucette — 2024-09-18 17:13:08 UTC

In Ode Two, the Chorus speaks of the power of the gods over mortals. How does this ode foreshadow the potential consequences of Creon’s actions against Antigone?

steph_faucette — 2024-09-18 17:13:08 UTC

In Scene Two, what role does Ismene play in the confrontation between Antigone and Creon? How does her attitude differ from Antigone’s, and what does this suggest about her character?

Vivienne LeBlanc

2024-09-26 15:47:20 UTC

In Ode Two, the chorus potentially foreshadows the consequences of Creon’s actions against Antigone. The chorus discusses the power of the Gods over mortals. It is evident through Scene Two as well as Ode Two that the God’s are unhappy with Creon, and in support of Antigone. The Ode starts with, “Fortunate is the man who has never tasted God’s vengeance” (1), to clearly show that the Ode is going to be about the power of the Gods. The Ode continues to discuss mortals, and Gods’ powers. It is clear that the Chorus is talking about Creon when they say, “What mortal arrogance transcends the wrath of Zeus?” (14). This foreshadows that the God’s are unhappy with what Creon has decided to do to Antigone and will potentially be getting their revenge on him as well.

Talyn Horzelski

2024-09-26 15:54:37 UTC

Ismene plays the role of a distraction in the confrontation and somewhat derails the conversation in a way to calm the situation. She is trying to deflect all the attention off of Antigone by saying, “To join you, to take my share of punishment” (134). By saying this she is trying to take some attention off of Antigone and her death and move it over to herself hoping to calm the tension that is continuously growing between Creon and Antigone. Her attitude differs from Antigone because she is trying to calm everyone meanwhile Antigone does not care for Creon’s feelings and is being continuously blunt and directly rude to him. Antigone shows she is not grateful but rather resentful for Ismene also joining in her death by saying, “You shall not lessen my death by sharing it” (139). Ismene follows up her statement by saying, “What do I care for life when you are dead?” (140). This shows how even while Antigone is being quite rude, Ismene stays calm and states how she no longer wants to keep living if she no longer has her sister with her. This suggests that her character is often a mediator and often tries to prevent conflicts between others.

Izzy Olinde

2024-09-26 15:54:45 UTC

During the confrontation between Antigone and Creon, Ismene plays the role of a diversion. She diffuses the situation, taking some of the trouble off Antigone. Ismene now understands why Antigone was risking trouble to bury her brother and tells her, "But now I know what you meant; and I am here / To join you, to take my share of punishment" (133-134). Ismene feels guilty for not going with Antigone to bury their brother's body. She doesn’t want Antigone to die, and she cannot imagine a life without her beloved sister. This suggests to the reader that Ismene has empathy for her siblings and she is willing to stand up for her family, no matter the cost. Ismene also conveys a mood much calmer than Antigone's. Antigone is angry that her own uncle would kill her for respecting her brother's right of burial, and she shows this through her choice of words and retorts.

Lily Melancon

2024-09-26 15:56:08 UTC

In Scene Two, Ismene plays the role of a distraction. There is a confrontation between Antigone and Creon. Ismene is trying to calm the argument, but it doesn't help. Ismene regrets her choice of not helping Antigone and says that she deserves to die too. Antigone wants to get her death over with but Ismene angers her by diminishing her honor. She thinks she is not worthy of death since she did not help; "No. Ismene. you have no right to say so./you would not help me, and I will not have you help me" (131-132). Ismene keeps trying to budge her way into being guilty because she did not say anything about Antigone's acts but it just angers Antigone more. She is now looked at as an interruption of Antigone's fate. Antigone shows how she doesn't want Ismene to decrease her honor by saying, "You shall not lessen my death by sharing it" (139). Ismene's whole attitude is different from Antigone's because she is more nervous and insecure while Antigone is a courageous, brave woman who will do what is right no matter if there is rules. This suggests that Ismene's character is not very reliable and helpful.

McKenna LeBlanc

2024-09-26 15:56:36 UTC

The Chorus speaks of the power of the gods over mortals in Ode Two which could foreshadow the potential consequences of Creon’s harsh and spiteful actions towards Antigone. The Chorus gives warning that, “No pride on earth is free of the curse of heaven” (20). This could foreshadow that the gods may have something in store for Creon. The audience has seen Creon’s pride and hypocrisy as a ruler and also while dealing with Antigone so the gods could seek vengeance on Creon. The ode then also asks, “What mortal arrogance/ Transcends the wrath of Zeus?” (13-14). Which also relates to Creon’s narcissistic and conceited way of thinking and his belief that the people should obey and listen to all he says.

JJ Luong

2024-09-26 15:59:08 UTC

In Scene Two, Creon’s reaction to Antigone’s defiance is fury and disbelief. This is shown when Sentry brings Antigone to Creon since she disobeyed the law by burying Polyneices in which Creon replied, “But this is Antigone! Why have you brough her here?” (18). Following this, Antigone boldy admits to the crime which frustrates Creon, to prove his strength he arrests both Antigone and Ismene. He accused her as a traitor for keeping the secret but what’s worse is “brazen boasting of barefaced anarchy!” (93). This highlights his leadership style as harsh and his character as someone who values power and loyalty. Even though Antigone was the only one who broke the law, Ismene was to be punished to death as well for only having knowledge of her actions. Creon is a harsh ruler because he desires power and anything that threatens his power must be eliminated. Defiance is the opposite of loyalty which is why even though Antigone and Ismene are his family, his claim to the throne comes before them.

Caroline Normand

2024-09-26 15:59:14 UTC

In the confrontation between Antigone and Creon in scene two, Ismene plays the roll of a distraction and conciliator by trying to calm down the situation. She says, “Greif teaches the steadiest minds to waiver, King” (151). By saying this she is trying to calm Creon down and help her and her sisters situation. Her attitude is very calm while Antigone is more passionate and blunt about the words she says. This suggests Ismenes character often tries to mediate difficult situations rather than participating in the arguments.

Helen Hannaman

2024-09-26 15:59:50 UTC

After Creon fussed at her for daring to defy his orders, Antigone retorts, “Your edict, King, was strong,/ But all your strength is weakness itself against/ The immortal unrecorded laws of God” (59-61). Antigone reminds Creon of his true place. His big ego and crave for power pushed him to think himself higher than the gods. Antigone infers that the gods would be on her side to bury her brother. Antigone explains the reasons for burying him: “The death of mine/ Is of no importance; but if I had left my brother/ Lying in death unburied, I should have suffered” (69-71). She explains to Creon that she couldn’t live with the thought of her brother in that awful condition. Her brother was not a traitor in her eyes, but was fully deserving of a proper burial. Even though her uncle, Creon, had issued stoning to whomever buries Polyneices, Antigone was willing to go against it all to ensure that both of her last living brothers were given the death that all men deserve, a death with honor. Antigone’s commitment to her family shows just how far she is willing to go to protect and care for the ones she holds dear.

Ava Stafford-Patin

2024-09-26 15:59:53 UTC

Antigone defends her decision to bury her brother by explaining how the gods are on her side. She declares, “but all your strength is weakness itself against the immortal unrecorded laws of God” (60-61). She uses God, Zeus, to prove that dying justly does not compare to the wrath Creon will face for forbidding the burial of Polyneices.

Camille Toussant

2024-09-26 16:00:37 UTC

In scene 2, Antigone defends her decision to bury her brother by bringing to Creon's attention that he has less power than the gods and that the gods and the people are only on Antigone's side. Antigone exclaims, "It was not God's proclamation. That final Justice/ That rules the world below makes no such laws./ Your edict, King, was strong, / But all your strength is weakness itself against/ The immortal unrecorded laws of God" (57-61). Antigone saying this reminds Creon that he is not above the gods even though he believes he is. During Antigone and Creon's argument, she emphasizes that family is an important value to her; even though her brother betrayed them, he was still worthy of an honorable burial.

Isabella Heck

2024-09-26 16:01:05 UTC

Ode 2 in Antigone reflects the themes of fate and divine retribution by celebrating human achievement while warning of the limits imposed by the gods. The chorus suggests that despite human inspiration, no one can escape fate or avoid punishments when they defy the gods, as seen in Creon's actions. The chorus tries to warn, "No pride on earth is free of the curse of heaven" (Sophocles 20). They display that no one is safe from the gods and that everyone should follow social norms and appropriate behaviors.

Sophia Otzenberger

2024-09-26 16:02:42 UTC

In Scene Two, Antigone defends her decision to bury her brother by explaining that she values the law of the gods over the law of man. Antigone describes the law of the gods as “Operative forever, beyond man utterly” (63). Her matter-of-fact tone induces the idea that the gods are not to be questioned, even by the king, because they are so far above mortals. Her clever point justifies her decision by disregarding Creon’s power. Additionally, Antigone’s response emphasizes her value of piety to her gods. She values their decree more than her life, the law of man, and even her family.

Ella McCurry

2024-09-26 16:02:49 UTC

Ode Two reflects the themes of fate and divine retribution introduced earlier in the play by saying that when someone acts with arrogance, the gods will go against you. “No pride on earth is free of the curse of heaven” (20) which provides the information that no one will get rid of consequences from acting higher than the gods. The warnings that the chorus provides is that Creon should be worried for what is to come because of his arrogance towards the people. He acts in a way that goes against the gods, so the gods will make him serve the consequences he deserves for his actions.

Lindsey Dang

2024-09-26 16:04:17 UTC

This ode foreshadows the potential consequences of Creon's actions against Antigone. The gods are seeking punishment for Creon's actions which is shown in line 3, "Forever: damnation rises behind each child." This line hints that justice will be served and that Creon will be severely punished. Creon's arrogance have angered the gods greatly to where his actions "Transcends the wrath of Zeus" (14). Since Zeus is a thunder god, his wrath portrays great destruction. This foreshadows how Creon's actions will cause major turmoil. This also shows how arrogant and careless Creon is. Creon only cares about himself and his power. Creon does not know that his actions will have consequences and will be judged from the gods.

Izie Walker

2024-09-26 17:06:56 UTC

When Creon sees that the Sentry has brought Antigone to him for the burial of Polyneices, Creon was confused as Antigone confessed to knowing it was illegal to bury him. Antigone warns Creon, "That rules the world below makes no such laws./ Your edict, King was strong,/ But all your strength is weakness itself against/ The immortal unrecorded laws of God," (58-61). This direct and malicious attack of Creon's position only enrages him. Antigone continues her condemnations until Creon yells, "Snake in my ordered house, sucking my blood/ Stealthily - and all the time I never know/ That these two sisters were aiming at my throne!"(125-127). Here, it is revealed that Creon is paranoid.

Katie Dinh

2024-09-26 18:03:40 UTC

Creon finds out about Antigone's actions and becomes enraged. At first, he does not believe that Antigone is capable of defying the law. Soon he realizes that Antigone is brave enough to go against his order and punishes her with death. Creon also arrests Ismene for keep Antigone's plan hidden. He believes that Ismene and Antigone are after his throne as he exclaims, "Snake in my ordered house, sucking my blood / Stealthily--and all the time I never knew / That these two sisters were aiming at my throne!" (lines 125-127). Creon's assumption leads readers to believe that he is paranoid and mad.

Abby Eldredge

2024-09-26 21:19:03 UTC

Ismene plays the role of a distraction to try and calm the argument between Antigone and Creon. She is bringing the attention off of Antigone and to herself: "I am here/To join you, to take my share of punishment" (133-134). Ismene is trying to get Creon to punish her as well so that he is not focusing only on Antigone. Ismene is trying to calm Creon down, and Creon just wants to punish both Ismene and Antigone. While Antigone has a harsh, brave tone, Ismene has a calm, serene tone. Ismene attempts to calm down the argument that Creon and Antigone are having, and this shows that Ismene is a rule follower, and can't bring herself to disobey Creon.

Harper Zeringue

2024-09-27 02:59:22 UTC

Ode two reflects the themes of fate and divine retributions earlier in the play warning people about the limits and restrictions of the gods and human achievements being celebrated. The chorus states, "Fortunate is the man who has never tasted god's vengeance!"(1). They say this in the ode to show that the gods power is unsurpassed and no one nor nothing are above the gods. If you do against the gods, you will be cursed and nothing good will happen for you in life.

Evelyn Lane

2024-09-27 03:30:02 UTC

In Scene Two, Creon’s reaction to Antigone’s defiance is paranoid and angry. Creon states, “This girl is guilty of a double insolence, /Breaking the given laws and bosting of it. /…Arrest Ismene. I accuse her equally. /Bring her: you will find her sniffling in the house there. /Her mind’s a traitor: crimes kept in the dark” (80-89). This quote shows, how paranoid Creon truly is. Creon is so wrapped up in the thought of people disobeying him, that he drags Ismene into the situation, who was not even at the site of the crime. Creon believes that if people disobey him, he will lose his power. In his snarky retort, “Gentlemen, I beg you to observe these girls:/ One had just now lost her mind; the other, /It seems, has never had a mind at all” Creon turns his paranoia into angry rudeness. This reaction displays Creon’s hunger for power can make him do and say things that are offensive as a defensive tactic.

Lucy Miller

2024-09-27 03:42:18 UTC

In Ode Two, the potential consequences of Creon's actions against Antigone are foreshadowed through the way Creon has already disrespected Antigone's brother. The Chorus describes the power of gods over mortals: "What mortal arrogance/ Transcends the wrath of Zeus?" (13-14). This quote discusses how the gods are disturbed by Creon's attitude toward the situation and think he is more important than the people who surround him anyone who is against him no matter their status in a family or correlation to the past rulers. The Chorus states "No pride on earth is free of the curse of heaven" (20). This foreshadows the potential consequences for Creon because of how the Chorus is referring to Creon and criticizing him for his arrogance. The arrogance is shown through his pride, and he is not immune to the curse of heaven and will be affected by it. He heavily disrespects Antigone and her family by not choosing to bury Polyneices and wants her executed because she wants to bury her brother. Therefore, he is considered selfish and does not show reverence to families nor have respect for them, and as the Chorus says he may suffer the wrath of the gods for it.

Caroline Brown

2024-09-27 03:56:06 UTC

The ode foreshadows the potential consequences of Creon’s actions against Antigone because the Chorus says, “What mortal arrogance / Transcends the wrath of Zeus?” (13-14). This quote is emphasizing Creon’s arrogance, and that he thinks he is all-powerful and knows what is best. The quote shows that no mortal’s power is above the Gods’, and that the Gods are on Antigone’s side. Since the Gods are on Antigone’s side, they might go after Creon and punish him because of his treatment towards Antigone.

kate broome

2024-09-27 13:15:19 UTC

Ode Two reflects the themes of fate and divine retributions by telling people about their fate and the choices they will make. They state that the Gods will go against them if they act with arrogance. Creon throughout the story is sexist and crude he says “ I want no wicked woman for my sons!”(155) Antigone doesn't take this hatred she accepts her fate by talking about herself in a deserving tone. She wants to die, she feels she has done her job for her brother and now she may die. We soon realize through warning that Creon should ultimately be the one who is worried because he has acted in arrogance and disturbed many people, and the Gods will go against him. He acts higher than the Gods which disrespects them and will result in consequences from the Gods.