Question

Using the R.A.C.E.S. writing strategy, answer the following question:

What justification does Creon give for treating the brothers so differently after their deaths?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, Creon justifies treating the brothers Eteocles and Polynices differently after their deaths by claiming that Eteocles died defending Thebes while Polynices fought against the city. Creon believes that Eteocles deserves a proper burial and honor, while Polynices does not deserve a burial at all due to his betrayal. Creon argues that he must uphold the law and maintain order in Thebes by punishing those who go against the state, even in death. This justification reflects Creon's rigid adherence to his principles of leadership and his belief in the importance of loyalty and obedience to the city.