Themes
How does Creon go against the theme of family loyalty?
Because he is intent on harshly punishing, even family members and wants to look like a strong ruler who puts Thebes first. Saying "and whoe'er offends against the laws by violence, or thinks to give commands to rulers - I deny favour to such" (Sophocles 26)
Which main event is scene 3 following up?
It is revealed to Creon that Antigone broke his proclamation and is engaged to Haemon
What is Haemon's initial response when his father asks about how he feels about the king's decision to execute Antigone
He says he that Creon means more to him than marriage saying "WIth your good counsels, which for my part I Will follow closely ; for there is no marriage shall occupy a larger place with me" (Sophocles 25)
How does Haemon show his support of divine law?
Haemon says that god's crowning gift to man was reason, he says "Father, the Gods planted reason in mankind" (Sophocles 26)
Whose point does the senator support?
He supports both, shown by "For both have spoken well" (Sophocles 27).
What does Creon say men pray for?
Creon says that men pray for sons that are dutiful and hate their fathers enemy, he says "In their homes dutiful offspring......To requite The foe with evil, and their fathers friend." (Sophocles 25)
What does Haemon say about the people of Thebes that shows the theme of blindness?
That they are talking behind Creon's back about Antigone being right to god's laws, which shows Creon's blindness to how his people really feel. He says " To a private man your frown is dreadful, who has things to say that will offend you" (Sophocles 26)
What does Creon say is the greatest evil that society faces?
Creon says its anarchy
How has Haemons tone and attitude changed from the beginning of the scene to the end?
Haemon has gone from polite, persuasive, and respectful towards his father to angry and rude, saying his father will never again lay eyes on his son.
How do the people of Thebes show some civil disobedience?
Because they go against the king and think she should be found innocent, shown by " C: Was it not some such taint infected her?, H: So say not all this populace of Thebes, C: The city prescribe me my decrees!" (Sophocles 28).
How will antigone be killed?
ANtigone will be sealed in a stone vault and given little food until she dies, Creon says "She will be drawn, and, in some rock-hewn cave, with only food enough provided her for expiation.." (Sophocles 29)
What does Haemon tell Creon about the people of Thebes allegiance?
They only obey Creon out of fear