I will bury him myself. Creon who rules in his stead, resolves to bury her brother Polyneices, slain in his attack on Thebes. 85 And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. Oedipus died, everyone hating him . PLAY 'I will bury him myself. Antigone is the fiancee of Creon’s son, Haemon, which escalates the decision of punishment of Antigone’s actions. She displays her courage as she speaks to her sister about her unwillingness to help preserve Polynices’ burial rights saying, “So, do as you like, whatever, suits you best-I will bury him myself. "Not many days and your house will be Found inside – Page 92Antigone embraces death as both identity and goal: “I myself will bury him. It will be good/to die, so doing.”9 Ismene, who struggles to maintain ... Ismene does not show her individualism but Antigone earns for everyone to see her civil disobedience. I will bury him myself. Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, the late king of Thebes, in defiance of. You, though, You have just said the new law forbids it. It is the dead, Not the living, who make the longest demands: We die for ever… (140). I will bury him myself. Go thine own way; myself will bury him. Antigone supports the laws of the God’s in heaven and believes that if someone is not given proper burial rites after death, they will not go to heaven. This statement illuminates her motives for burying Polynices, and the fact that she tells Ismene to “shout if from the rooftops… tell the world” (Sophocles, 1984, p. 64), indicates a sense of pride. Found inside – Page 87Antigone defies him : I will bury him myself . And even if I die in the act , that death will be a glory . I will lie with the one I loved and loved by him ... She states, “I'll bury him myself. Explain the problems with this statement. Antigone’s yearn for honor and glory is shown in lines 85-86 as she states, “I will bury him myself. Antigone Quotes - Antigone by Sophocles. Found inside – Page 163ANTIGONE . And to these Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office , heedless of the danger , And think no shame ... Antigone decides to bury Polyneices, so he can be granted a safe passage into the world of the dead, and even after hearing the disapproval of her sister Ismene, who is scared of what Creon will do to Antigone once he finds out, she says, “I have longer to please the dead than please In Sophocles' "Antigone", the following lines demonstrate how the main female character, Antigone shows her loyalty to family when she decides to bury her brother, Polynices, even though the King, Creon, has forbid his burial:I'll bury him myself. Creon made a law that stated no one was allowed to bury Polynices, and if they did, it was punishable by death. to bury Eteocles. Antigone is one of the strong willed characters in this play. ISMENE. Live, then; and live with your choice. Antigone: […] I’ll bury him myself. Antigone defies the edict of Creon, King of Thebes, forbidding the burial of her brother Polynices whom the King considers a traitor. 23. READ: ... Antigone is the tragic hero because she sticks to her beliefs in the Gods and family and dies because of her loyalty to them. Think what Creon will do! Antigone loves her brother and decides to bury him. “ The fact that Antigone attempts to inter her dead brother by herself illustrates how she is devoted over the lives of her family. “I will bury him myself. Antigone says, “…I will bury him myself. What makes Antigone a heroic character is in fact her fearless rebellion against authority. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (Sophocles 32). And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. She decided to sides with her loyalty to her state and family. watchmen and brought before the king. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. Antigone is universally celebrated as the ultimate figure of ethical resistance to the state power which oversteps its legitimate scope and as the defender of simple human dignity (more important than all political struggles). Antigone tells Ismene, “I will bury him myself. pag.). I go to find my sister Ismene to \ask if she would help, and I was sure she would say yes. Will you? Better fear for yourself. I will bury him myself. When Ismene refuses to help, Antigone taunts her with cowardice and petulantly snaps: I urge no more; nay, wert thou willing still, I would not welcome such a fellowship. She says, “I will bury him myself. If I die doing that, good [. ” (Line 86). "I am not afraid of the danger; if it means death. Antigone again recognizes her defiance of Creon based on her inability to go against her beliefs by saying, “I did it. 'Because of what we are - daughters of Oedipus' (p.1) and alluding to Polyneices 'the ones we love are enemies of the state' (p.1) She implies conspiracy in the personification of the walls, 'the walls in there have ears' (p.2) and in an act of defiance, Antigone declares, I will bury him myself. In knowing this, I think Antigone wanted to and expected to honor her brother on her own. This statement illuminates her motives for burying Polynices, and the fact that she tells Ismene to “shout if from the rooftops… tell the world” (Sophocles, 1984, p. 64), indicates a sense of pride. Found inside – Page 126Here the actual subject of the play could end ; but we are not only to be satiated with calamity , but to expect more ; and , what is ... Antigone replies : " And to the Th an rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office ... And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory (Sophocles 19). When Creon, king of Thebes, grants burial of one but not the "treacherous" other, Antigone defies his order, believing it her duty to bury all of her close kin. Creon’s laws and orders became very personal to Antigone, and she took offense and felt as if his law was invading her family and going against the gods. The fact that Antigone is a woman, Creon adds, is a further reason why she must not be allowed to defy him. I fear for you, Antigone. From the very beginning Antigone states, “I will bury him myself. Create. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. Antigone is not willing to give up with out a fight and she isnt going to let anyone get in her way. Antigone said to her sister, Ismene, ‘ I will bury him myself. Found inside – Page 163( ANTIGONE . And to these Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office , heedless of the danger , And think no shame ... (SS) Choosing to honor her brother, Antigone stated, … I’ll bury him myself. "I will bury him myself. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Antigone is willing to risk her own life by disobeying the king’s authority; She stands up for her religious belief that Polyneices should be buried. She points out (lines 85 – 91): “I will bury him myself, and even if I die in the act the death will be a glory.I will lie with the one I love and loved by him – an outrage sacred to the gods! Antigone makes it clear that she acknowledges the consequence of violating Creon’s edict, yet she still insists on her principle when she says, “I will bury him myself. Found insideA theory of religious freedom for the modern era that uses natural law from ancient Greek, Jewish, Christian and Islamic sources. Will you do something with me? She was not afraid to die consequently she acted very foolishly and brave. because she was afraid of creon. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. If I die for doing that, good" (123). Found inside – Page 120ANTIGONE: I will bury him myself. IRENE: No, Antigone. Live. Live with me. ANTIGONE: You are no longer my blood. END OF MEMORY. HAROLD STOPS READING. I am going to bury his body. After Ismene chooses not to help Antigone bury Polynices, Antigone replies, “I’ll bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. "I will bury him myself. No. Against the order? Found inside – Page 126Here the actual subject of the play could end ; but we are not only to be satiated with calamity , but to expect more ; and , what is ... Antigone replies : “ And to the Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office ... ISMENE: But think of the danger! No one shall bury him, no one mourn for him, 20 Found insideWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL GRIFFIN PRIZE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST POETRY BOOKS OF 2020 BY The New York Times In her book of letters to the dead, the prize-winning poet Valzhyna Mort relearns how to mourn those erased by violent history. If I get caught, the penalty will most likely be death. Found inside – Page 11And wouldst thou dare to bury it , when thus We are forbidden ? ANT . ... Therefore , consent or not , I have determined I'll not disgrace my birth . ISM . ... Act as thou wilt ; I'll bury him myself ; Let me perform but that , and death is welcome . ISMENE: You cannot mean…to bury him? /And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (85-86). I will lie with the one I love and loved by him – an outrage sacred to the gods! If I die for doing that, good” (123). A true display of civil disobedience by Antigone is when she states “I will bury him myself./And even if i die in the act, that death will be a glory” (Sophocles pg. Antigone said, I will bury him myself and even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory (Sophocles 85-86). [69-71] This is the behavior of the spoiled child: “you didn’t want to at first, so now you don’t get to.” Found inside – Page 126Here the actual subject of the play could end ; but we are not only to be satiated with calamity , but to expect more ; and , what is ... Antigone replies :“ And to the Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office ... "- Sophocles, 'Antigone'.24. But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say that this crime is holy: I shall lie down With him in death, and I shall be as dear to him as he to me. I'm doing what has to be done. Found inside – Page 41ANTIGONE: I won't insist, no, even if you should have a change of heart, ... So, do as you like, whatever suits you best — I will bury him myself. ANTIGONE: I would not order you; and if you change your mind now, I would not have you do it with me. As for thee, Antigone, for example, ignored the firm law enforced by Creon in order to express her loyalty to one of her loving family members – Polynices. Suffers because of hamartia – tragic flaw-flaw = disrespect for civil law, scene 1, line 31-32, “Ismene I am going to bury him, will you come,” “You have just said the new law forbids it” In this play, Antigone is strong willed … ” (Line 590) So she was determined to become a “glorified criminal”, determined to bury her mother’s son. ]” (88-90). Antigone Thursday, October 20, 2011. ANTIGONE: Would you help me lift the body.. you and me? Found inside – Page 126Here the actual subject of the play could end ; but we are not only to be satiated with calamity , but to expect more ; and , what is ... Antigone replies : “ And to the Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office ... Found inside... on which Antigone replies:— Wert thou to proffer what I do not ask—Thy poor assistance—I would scorn it now; Act as thou wilt, I'll bury him myself: Let ... ... Antigone says, “…I will bury him myself. Therefore when Creon wouldn’t honor Polynices with a proper burial or allow anyone else to, Antigone knew it was her moral duty to bury him. Found inside – Page 126Here the actual subject of the play could end ; but we are not only to be satiated with calamity , but to expect more ; and , what ... Antigone replies : -- “ And to the Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office ... If I die for doing that, good: I will stay with him, my brother; and my crime will be devotion’ (pg. Antigone told her sister, Ismene, that she was going to bury him anyway because it was her right. / And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory… I have longer to please the dead than please the living here.’ Antigone, Sophocles. Death for Love. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. ANTIGONE: I won't insist, no, even if you should have a change of heart, I'd never welcome you in the labor, not with me. "I will bury him myself. In the prologue, she explains to Ismene, “I will bury him myself. the law of man. She is caught in the act by Creon's. Found insideAntigonick is her seminal work. Sophokles’ luminous and disturbing tragedy is here given an entirely fresh language and presentation. This paperback edition includes a new preface by the author, “Dear Antigone.” And while Eteocles is at rest, Polynieces is not. Found insideSophocles' play, first staged in the fifth century B.C., stands as a timely exploration of the conflict between those who affirm the individual's human rights and those who must protect the state's security. Ismene says, "The land of the living, sister, / Is neither here nor there. ISMENE: And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. ANTIGONE. She loves Polyneices and believes in her heart that there is no other alternative. It will not be the worst of deaths - death without honor." 63, lines 85-86). I will lie with the one I love and loved by him— an outrage sacred to the gods! Found inside – Page 219... in which Antigone says that she would not have defied the law to bury a ... in the first scene when Antogine said to Ismene: But I will bury him myself. Found inside – Page 45Antigone [to Ismene]: I myself will bury him. It will be good To die, so doing. I shall lie by his side, Loving him as he loved me. . . . (ll. Antigone. ]” (88-90). It is clear that Antigone is loyal to the memory of her brother and that she sacrifices her own life for her devotion. This line shows Antigone's grief, her acceptance of said grief, and her dedication to bringing this grief to its end. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him— an outrage sacred to the gods!6 I have longer / There'll be glory in it. Will you come? And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. - Sophocles, 'Antigone'. “. At Ismene’s protests of not defying the king’s orders, Antigone states that there are higher obligations to the dead and the gods. . ISMENE. . “I will bury him myself.” – Antigone (Line 85) “Since the two sons are dead—two blows of fate in the same day, cut down by each other’s hands, both killers, both brothers stained with blood—I now possess the throne and all its powers.” – Creon (Lines 189-193) Found inside – Page 116At the end of this speech , Antigone urges her sister to join her , and further challenges the cultural construction of the ... I will bury him myself . This upsets me because they both deserve a proper burial. 85 And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. Go thine own way; myself will bury him. "- Sophocles, 'Antigone'.25. I was too upset when she told me no that she wouldn't help our brother! Antigone loves her brother and decides to bury him. - Sophocles, 'Antigone'. Found insideANTIGONE: And I say to the leaders of the Cadmeans: if no one else is willing to join in burying this man, I will bury him; I will brave the danger of ... Even in the face of certain death, Antigone displays unrivaled courage in protecting the burial rights of her brother, Polynices. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. Found insideANTIGONE My brother, and, though thou deny him, thine No man shall say that I betrayed a brother. ... Go thine own way; myself will bury him. It will be good to die, so doing." I will lie with the one I love and loved by him—an outrage sacred to the gods! Found inside – Page 8913 Antigone declares: “I will bury him myself, and so die nobly. I'll lie beside him in love, guilty of devotion! For I must please the dead a longer time ... (P 1045). . ANTIGONE. tigone reinforce this impression and add decidedly incestuous undertones: “I will bury him myself … I will lie with the one I love and be loved by him.”19 Marie-Claire Lanctôt Bé-langer argues that “l’amour pour le père se cache souvent sous l’amour frère-soeur … Chez She justifies her action, asserting. Do … the law of the gods. Three deaths including her own resulted from this controversial decision that shaped the play. Antigone shows how driven she is in many situations. Antigone speaks to her sister, Ismene, early in Antigone. Found insideA cultural history of the concepts of reason and cause, showing that they are culturally and historically local. I have nothing to hide From the powers that see all. Antigone's response is that Polynices is still her brother: "I will bury him myself / And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory." Antigone does not want to scar her family's legacy any more but Ismene just does not see that. I have longer to please the dead than please the living here: in the kingdom down below I’ll lie forever. Found inside – Page 413Her father taken from her , the one thought of Antigone is to return home as quickly as possible . “ Send us back to Thebes ! ” she says ... Yea , for myself I will bury him , my brother , " as a sacred duty , “ if not for thee . I will not be found a traitor ... Found inside – Page 11And wouldst thou dare to bury it , when thus We are forbidden ? ANT . ... Therefore , consent or not , I have determined I'll not disgrace my birth . ISM . ... Act as thou wilt ; I'll bury him myself ; Let me perform but that , and death is welcome . 10 terms. And he is your brother, too. Antigone again recognizes her defiance of Creon based on her inability to go against her beliefs by saying, “I did it. Antigone makes it clear that she acknowledges the consequence of violating Creon’s edict, yet she still insists on her principle when she says, “I will bury him myself. It will not be the worst of deaths - death without honor. She is aware that by burying him she would be breaking the law and risking her own life for it. If I die for doing that, good: I will stay with him, my brother; and my crime will be devotion” (Sophocles 23). I will lie with the one I love and loved by him—an outrage sacred to the gods! Found insideSo, do as you like, whatever suits you best–I will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. I will lie with the one I love ... I will bury him myself. what law does polyneices go by. (1.1.78-81) as for Antigone, she knew her sister was not going to help so she says “I will bury him myself and even if I … I will stay with him, my brother: And my crime will be devotion …. I shall never desert him, never. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him”. Antigone: I urge no more; nay, wert thou willing still, I would not welcome such a fellowship. “Antigone: I’ll bury him myself. And even if I die in this act, that death will be a glory." As the answer, Antigone replied: “I will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (Sophocles, 1984, p. 63). She points out (lines 85 – 91): “I will bury him myself, and even if I die in the act the death will be a glory. Sophocles, 'Antigone'.23. Found inside – Page 126Here the actual subject of the play could end ; but we are not only to be satiated with calamity , but to expect more ; and , what is ... Antigone replies : “ And to the Theban rulers I declare , If none besides dare bury him , myself Will do that office ... 35 ANTIGONE: Will you help me? Antigone again recognizes her defiance of Creon based on … ISMENE: Ah sister! "I will bury him myself. Ismene and Antigone both were discussing how they wanted to bury their brother Polyneices but at first, Ismene really did not agree because she did not want to go against the law, and When Ismene realized that Antigone was serious about burying Polyneices she says ''How I fear for thee!'' What do you mean? / I’ll lie with the one I love and loved by him- / an outrage sacred to the gods! Antigone believed that the actions she took were taken for the right reasons. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him— an outrage sacred to the gods! In her reaction to Creon’s defamation of Polynices, Antigone says, “I will bury him myself. This elegant and uncommonly readable translation will make these seminal Greek tragedies accessible to a new generation of readers. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him—an outrage sacred to the gods! why didnt ismene want to help antigone bury polyneices body. ... bliss to get myself out of trouble, distress to bring it on a friend" who said this and what are they talking about. Antigone has a great devotion when she declares that she will bury Polyneices despite Creon’s law. So, do as you like, whatever suits you best- I’ll bury him myself. Broadcast it. Antigone was a strong woman who could not hide her deeds because she believed in herself and what she thought was right. In the prologue, she explains to Ismene, “I will bury him myself. Character Analysis Of … And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him – and outrage sacred to the gods. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him–an outrage sacred to the gods!…Do as you like, dishonor the laws the gods hold in honor,” (85-92). Compared to Ismene, Antigone is a complete individualist. Found insideANTIGONE I urge no more; nay, wert thou willing still, I would not welcome such a fellowship. Gothine own way; myself will bury him. "But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say that this crime is holy: I shall lie down With him in death, and I shall be as dear To him … King Oedipus/Oedipus at Colonus/Antigone Three towering works of Greek tragedy depicting the inexorable downfall of a doomed royal dynasty The legends surrounding the house of Thebes inspired Sophocles to create this powerful trilogy about ... I will lie dear to him, with one dear to me, a holy outlaw, since I must please those below a longer time than people here,(75) for I shall lie there forever. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (85-86). . Creon's ill will toward Antigone because she disobeyed him makes Antigone a victim of both the will of the gods and the will of humans. Antigone said, “I’ll bury him myself. Found insideAntigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus Sophocles. So, do as you like, whatever suits you best— I will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, ... Antigone, who feels she must bury her dead brother under Divine law, decides to bury him without Ismene’s help; Antigone is seen burying her brother and is arrested for defying Creon; Creon sends Antigone to a cave/tomb to await her death; Haemon, Antigone’s fiancé and Creon’s son, argues for the release of Antigone; Creon refused his son I’ll lie with the one I love and loved by him—an outrage sacred to the gods! Antigone: Translation By F. Storr, Ba (From The Loeb Library Edition) This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. Found insideThe second book in the trilogy that begins with Oedipus Rex and concludes with Antigone, Oedipus at Colonus is the story of an aged and blinded Oedipus anticipating his death as foretold by an earlier prophecy. This quote represents civil disobedience because Antigone is defying the law of not burying a deceased family member and has no worries about it because she knows that it is right. If I die for doing that, good: I will stay with him, my brother; and my crime will be devotion. I have longer to please the dead than please the living here: / in the kingdom down below I’ll live forever. As Antigone tells her sister Ismene, after Ismene expresses fear and reluctance to defy Creon's order not to bury Polynices: I will bury him myself. Antigone does not care about being a woman. Log in Sign up. Antigone said: "But I will bury him: and if I must die, I say that his crime is holy: I shall lie down with him in death, and I shall be as dear to 42,270 results, page 3 With military honors, gave him a soldier’s funeral, And it was right that he should; but Polyneicês, he fought as bravely and died as miserably,-- They say that Creon has sworn . It would appear, at first blush, that Antigone acted out of a sense of duty, first toward the gods and second toward 4 S. M. Adams, “The Antigone of Sophocles,” Phoenix vol. Found insideThe play expands on the Theban legend that predated it and picks up where Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes ends. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. So, do as you like, whatever suits you best-- I will bury him myself. . Was Antigone doing this to seem saintly or because she felt it was her duty as a sister? And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. This answer lies within Antigone. 9, no. what law does ismene go by. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him - an outrage sacred to the gods!" At Ismene’s protests of not defying the king’s orders, Antigone states that there are higher obligations to the dead and the gods. Found insideShe buries him, is caught, and buried alive. ... these judgements these authors are referring to statements Antigone makes such as: I myself will bury him. Get an answer for 'How can I analyze a quote from a drama, such as the following passage from Sophocles's Antigone: Antigone: " So be what you want. Antigone said: "But I will bury him: and if I must die, I say that his crime is holy: I shall lie down with him in death, and I shall be as dear to him as he to me" (Sophocles 57-60) Ashton Jun 12, 2011 Against the order?” Antigone “Yes he is my brother, (44-45) I will bury him myself (71F) Ismene “Then go if you must… wild, irrational as you are” (97, 98 F) Ismene knows that Antigone will use the autonomous power of her free will. And even if I die in the act, that Found inside – Page 188She will bury the corpse of her brother Polynices. There is no equivocation, no ambiguity ... ANTIGONE: Yes! He is my brother . . . I must bury him myself . Start studying Antigone Quotes - Antigone by Sophocles. Antigone told her sister Ismene, “I will bury him myself. ANTIGONE: I won't insist, not even if you should have a change of heart, I'd never welcome you in the labor, not with me. She says “I will bury him myself. Ismene “You cannot mean to bury him? Oh, stop! If I die doing that, good [. I have to sneak past the Sentries. Antigone Card Number one Character Quote: "I will bury him myself. An example of her nobility was when she first told her sister, Ismene, of what she was going to do. And if … She loves Polyneices and believes in her heart that there is no other alternative. It seems fair to me to die doing it. What is Antigone saying about death? 25. “I will bury him myself. He was declaring martial law in the North of England. "I will bury him myself. /And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (85-86). And if I die in the act, that death will be glory. As for thee, ISMENE: Help you do what, Antigone? ANTIGONE: He is my brother. How sweet to die in such employ, to rest,--Sister and brother linked in love's embrace--A sinless sinner, banned awhile on earth, But by the dead commended; and with them I shall abide for ever. 23, lines 87-90). Butler argues that: Antigone’s pride and conviction that what she wanted to do was right caused her to ignore Ismene’s warning. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. Read More. Antigone, foolish, rebellious, and persistent. / … The gods will be proud of me". Rolo7. 15 . "I will bury him myself, and even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. This must never get out. I will lie with the one I love and loved by him… And even if I die in the act, the death will be a … I … Antigone is also a victim of the fate that Creon imposes on her. Argument. Log in Sign up. She did not care what problems she will cause and went on with it anyway. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory (Sophocles 19). Your cover-ups sicken me. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory. So, do as you like, whatever suits you best— I will bury him myself. 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