Part One Antigone Post
“No other touchstone can test the heart of a man,
The themper of his mind and spirit, till he be tried
In the practice of authority and rule” (Sophocles 131).
Follow Up Question:
Is Creon’s statement stemming from selfish pride or from ignorance that absolute power corrupts absolutely?
The themper of his mind and spirit, till he be tried
In the practice of authority and rule” (Sophocles 131).
Follow Up Question:
Is Creon’s statement stemming from selfish pride or from ignorance that absolute power corrupts absolutely?
Class notes...he's justifying his seizure of power. He's always been jealous. Like in earlier plays he always wanted power...
ReplyDeleteThey think the gods appoint, so now he has the favor/authority of the gods?
Top of 131 does compliment Oedipus.
Oedipus tried to defy/deny fate...but he gets credit for seeking the truth? Trying still to protect his city?
Similarities to Creon's?
Creon wants to be good too much? Too prideful? Wants to be best?
Rest of page says he wants to serve his country
Wants to be seen as just...justice equals strength? Patriotic, for the country
Seems like he's doing everything right..."declare" the evil that he sees
See Zac quote