The death of Oedipus and his sons bound him to the weary duties of rule. ... The Messenger stands against the wall, brooding over his premonition of Haemon's death. ... Furthermore, any who attempt to bury him will be put to death. ... The family has always told her to understand, to not play with water or earth, to not eat from every dish at once, to not run in the wind, or give empty one's pockets for beggars. ... Antigone retorts that she is not beautiful. ...

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• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School