What is the conflict between Tiresias and Creon?

The conflict between the king and the prophet echoes the conflict between Creon and Antigone. Once again we see the laws of man butting heads with the ancient laws of the gods. When Creon refuses to give in, Teiresias drops the knowledge that Creon’s own family will die as a result of his blasphemous actions.

Why does Creon not listen to Teiresias?

Tiresias warns Creon that the gods disapprove of the desecration of Polynices’ corpse and will punish him with the death of his own son, Haemon. Creon dismisses Tiresias in anger, accusing him, like the sentry, of taking bribes, but declares his determination to bury Polynices and free Antigone.

How does Creon’s confrontation with Tiresias affect his fate?

How does Creon’s confrontation with Tiresias affect his fate? Tiresias warned Creon to bury Polynices and not kill Antigone. However, Creon did not listen to him. As a result of Antigone’s death, Creon’s son, Haemon, killed himself.

What is the relationship between Creon and Tiresias?

Although in Oedipus Rex, Tiresias was portrayed as an ally to Creon in his efforts to assist Oedipus, history seems to repeat itself in Antigone.

What is King Creon’s reaction to Tiresias message?

What is King Creon’s reaction to Teiresias’ message? Creon becomes angry with Teiresias and refuses to yield.

What did Tiresias say to Creon?

Tiresias tells him that his refusal to bury Polynices and his punishment of Antigone for the burial will bring the curses of the gods down on Thebes. Hearing this, Creon curses Tiresias, calling him a false prophet who traffics in poor advice and rhetoric.

What does Creon do after Tiresias leaves?

After Tiresias leaves, what does Creon finally decide while talking to one of his lieutenants? Creon decides to give Polynices a proper burial, then rush to the tomb and free Antigone.

What does Creon decide after Tiresias exits?

After Tiresias exits, Creon decides that he should not fight fate and he would let Antigone free and bury Polyneices.

What does Creon decide to do after speaking with Teiresias?

Tiresias says the gods will take “a corpse for a corpse”–Creon will lose a loved one. After Tiresias leaves, what does Creon finally decide while talking to one of his lieutenants? Creon decides to give Polynices a proper burial, then rush to the tomb and free Antigone.

What is Creon’s reaction toward Teiresias the prophet when he first appears?

What is King Creon’s reaction to Teiresias’ messages? He says Teiresias has been bribed.

What is Creon’s initial attitude towards Teiresias?

3-7 What is Creon’s initial attitude toward Teiresias? Creon was interested in hearing what Teiresias had to tell him.

How does Tiresias contributes to Creon’s development as a tragic hero?

Creon, when speaking to the blind seer, Teiresias, questions the prophet about his fate. Teiresias tells Creon that he his fate or foreseeable future were not good. Teiresias also tells Creon how some of the Gods were unpleased and how he can make up for it but once again, Creon’s pride and hubris gets the best of him.

What is King Creon’s reaction to Teiresias message?

What does Creon accuse Teiresias of doing?

In lines 48-61, what does Creon accuse Teiresias of wanting from him? He accuses her of taking bribes and refuses to believe her warning.

How has Creon’s punishment for Antigone changed before speaking to Tiresias?

When Antigone refuses to back down from burying Polynices, Creon decides to change her punishment to what? He decides she will be walled up in a tomb and allowed to starve to death, rather than stoned to death.

What is Creon’s reaction to Teiresias message?

How does Creon react to Tiresias advice?

How does Creon react to Tiresias’ advice? He refuses to take the blind soothsayer’s advice. He says Tiresias’ wisdom is false and he is only seeking an advantage.

What does Tiresias tell Creon?

What is the tragic flaw of Creon?

pride
Creon’s tragic flaw throughout the entire story is pride. His pride causes his own family to turn against him and his laws to do what they believe is best. Even when people would try to advise him on his mistakes, he was too prideful to even consider them.