Haemon boldly states, "Thou show'st no reverence, trampling on the laws the Gods hold sacred" ( ). ... The divine law is constantly being reinforces to Creon, but is heart is of stone and his stubbornness is unchangeable. ...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Devotion to her brother and beliefs that her actions would be held sacred by the gods drove Antigone to attempt a proper burial for Polyneices. ... In reality, Creon is so absorbed in his own interests and pride, he would never appear inferior to a woman even if it meant killing Antigone, Haemon's bride, by closing her in a stone tomb to die. ...

• Word Count: 660
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School