He stepped up to be a new king his first duty was to decide which of the brothers were to receive a proper burial. ... Creon, the new king of Thebes, has sworn to uphold the law. ... Creon has overwhelmed as being a new king as he has carried his excessive pride over ruling his country. ... (Scene II 54-55) Creon displays his arrogance as the king who uphold the law; once again when he replies, "And yet you dared defy the law" (Scene II 57). ... Our hearts and altars Are stained with the corruption of dogs and carrion birds That glut themselves on the corpse of Oedipus" sons. ...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

AP ONE SHEET- Antigone 1. The title of the play is Antigone. 2. The author is Sophocles. The book was written and performed in the late 440s BC 3. The country of the author is Colonus, which is a part of Athens. 4. Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king o...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School