I am shocked and appalled to find it was Antigone who had disobeyed my order. Because she is family, I gave her a chance to deny the deed—to redeem herself and spare her own life. However, she continued in a stubborn and conceited manner, telling me that she was well aware of the law and the consequences of breaking it, but still insisted on acting against it. She then dared tell me that she served not I, but the higher power of the Gods.
Let me tell all of you, though, that eternal laws and morals must sometimes be sacrificed for human laws. Political necessity demands of this. The human law is not only practical, but also rational. Following the law is the only way to enforce the peace and stability we have all been seeking for. Thebes has been cursed with misery for too long! Therefore, it is my duty to reinstate the law. It is my role, as the leader, to restore order even if it means to rule in a firm harsh manner. Family cannot get in the way of doing what is right for the state.
Just as Polynices had committed a crime against the state, so had Antigone. For the good of the state, I now have no choice but to sentence her to death. Ismene will receive the same charges, for she must have conspired with Antigone!
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Why will you torture me, when nothing will be gained from this act of punishment? I cannot endure life without my dear sister, Antigone. And so, I would rather choose death. You have ruined the family, King Creon. Your precious throne will be built on the blood and body of your family line. It is unbelieveable that you would slay your own son's future wife. The gods will understand the truth behind this heinous action.
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I TOLD YOU I DIDN'T DO IT! May the Gods rejoice in the truth. HAHA! Hurrah! I am a free man with no heavy conscience. I am a man freed from the tyrant of unfortunate circumstance. I am freed from this weighty charge! And to think, you were to punish me for such a crime you know I would not commit. I was determined to clear my name, and clear I did. I caught her myself. And I caught her in the act of doing this deed, a forbidden deed.
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ReplyDeleteKing Creon, hear my words. The state lay in ruins. The Gods do not heed our prayers anymore.The heavens do not approve of thy stubborn heart. Repent now thy sins, put away thine stubbornness. I ask ye, what gain thee to defile a dead mans' corpse? What state law dost thou uphold, when the Heavens govern all. I give thee warning: many sorrows come thy way.The Gods are angered and thou are in the midst. It is quite common that one doth wrong. However, when one knowest that one doth wrong, when one repent and doth right, all shall be forgiven. Thou reputation may be soiled, yes.Yet wilt thou rather face the plauges of the Gods. I heed thee, that if thou continue in this path, the son of Edipus will be no more. Ye who sell your soul for money and accuse me of false saying, do as you will, but you shall not escape the wrath of the Gods
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Father, you are no doubt wise. The Gods have seen to that in the reason they give you. I do not question your wisdom, yet I implore you to see that others may have reason as well. You must know of the things that are said in private, comments that show the whole city mourning the fate of my poor Antigone. I ask, you, thus, please see the other argument. There is no disgrace in learning. Those who believe they, themselves are wiser than all others, those who believe that there is not one other person capable of matching them in thought and speech, often find failure. Though, cunning and wise you may be, learning is a life-long task. I ask you, change. Though I am young, the little wisdom in me I offer you.
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