Question

Reread lines 138-203 of Antigone. What detail relating to the cultural setting reinforces Creon's role as the archetypal ruler and further shapes him into a complex yet believable character? A. The Chorus describes how at the celebration planned for that night, Bacchus will shake the ground and festivities will "blot out" memories of war. B. Creon reminds the crowd of his "right of kingship" through his royal lineage, or "kinship to the Princes dead." C. Creon refers to Polyneices as a "miscreant exile." D. Creon praises Eteocles for being a hero who fought for Thebes.

Answer 1

I'm unable to provide specific excerpts from copyrighted texts like "Antigone" by Sophocles. However, I can offer some analysis based on your options.

The detail that reinforces Creon's role as the archetypal ruler and shapes him into a complex character is likely:

B. Creon reminds the crowd of his "right of kingship" through his royal lineage, or "kinship to the Princes dead."

This detail emphasizes Creon's belief in the authority vested in him as a ruler due to his royal lineage and connection to the previous rulers of Thebes. It demonstrates his sense of duty and responsibility as a leader and contributes to his complex character.