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Antigone

Why does Creon ask, "Is it your senile opinion that the gods love to honor bad men?" Do you think he would go against the gods' will deliberately? Explain.

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The line shows the conflict between humans and God. Creon refused to take the advice of others and did not do it deliberately.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Creon is very stubborn and did not listen to anyone. He was very proud and believed that he was always correct. Creon is the uncle of Antigone.
  • Antigone wanted to bury her brother but Creon says he was a traitor and refuses his burial. She strongly believes that laws made by kings are imperfect and the laws made by God is perfect.
  • Later when Antigone kills herself, he understands that he has done something against God's wish. He understand that he should not discard religion as it provides stability to humans.
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