Monday, November 17, 2008

Thebes Times: Burial of Polyneices?

Antigone, the person who buried Polyneices? No signs of digging or wheel tracks were discovered at first, but a group along with the sentry kept guard over the plains of Thebes and found Antigone at the scene of the crime, pouring wine on what seemed to be the burial of Polyneices. It was later revealed that it was she who buried him a day ago. Disobeying King Creon's commands, Antigone removed Polyneices's body from its original place and buried him lightly with dirt, just enough to relief the ghost of Polyneices, according to the sentry.

When interviewed, Antigone did not deny the crime, but simply accepted the consequences. When asked her real motive, she replied she could not bare to see one of dear brothers go without a burial after both her brothers fell to the palm of Death. King Creon was furious when the news reached him. He immediately arrested Antigone.

However what do the people of Thebes think? It seems like the opinions are deeply divided. Some argue Antigone's action was greatly against the law. Some argue her actions came from her love for her family especially after the incident with her father, Oedipus. More information will be given soon. Stay tune for more updates.

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