Creon
Why is Creon intent on harshly punishing, even family members, all those who break the law?
He wants to look like a strong ruler who puts Thebes first above friends and family.
In the beginning of scene 3 with both Creon and Haemon what is Haemon's attitude toward his father?
Reverence. He respects his father's wisdom.
How does Creon try to convince his son that Antigone is not worth his love?
Creon tells Haemon that he doesn't want a strong minded women, and their love will soon grow cold. he also told him that she's a “hellcat”.
According to Scene 3, what is it that “even the pure Immortals cannot escape” from?
Love
How will Antigone be killed when being executed by Creon?
Antigone will be sealed in a stone vault and given little food until she dies.
Why is Creon ordering Antigone to be given food and buried alive, rather than killed? Is he being merciful?
He said it's up to the gods to finish her. he doesn't want anything to do with her death because he doesn't want the guilt of killing her.
What is Haemon's tone toward his father in the speech beginning with "Reason is God's crowning gift."?
Flattering; Imploring
Why is Creon intent on harshly punishing, even family members, all those who break the law?
Creon believes that his people will not obey or have respect for him if he is lenient with family members.
Who is saying this quote, “He whom the State appoints must be obeyed. To the smallest matter, Be it right or wrong.” (Lines 564-566)
Creon
How does the city feel about Antigone’s crime? (arrested for trying to give her brother Polyneices a proper burial.)
Haimon claims that the city of Thebes does not view Antigone as a criminal.
Is Creon more concerned with his about the state or his own reputation? What does Creon value most?
He's more concerned about the states reputation rather than his. He's concerned about what the state thinks of him as a ruler. Family and friends DON'T come first, the state comes first.
What does Haemon tell King Creon about the people of Thebes’ allegiance to him?
That his own people are in fear of him.
Whose point, King Creon’s or Haimon’s, does the Senator support?
The Senator claims that both speak well. It is an effort to seek compromise.
What is going on in this quote on (Page 28) of the book?
Creon: Never shall she live on to marry thee!
Haemon: Die as she may, she shall not die alone.
Creon: Art thou grown bold enough to threaten, too?
Haemon threatens to kill himself, but Creon take's it as a threat on his life.
Who is Antigone in relation towards both Haemon and Creon?
Creon: Antigone's Uncle.