Polyneices was considered a traitor by King Creon for attacking the city of Thebes. Polyneices body was not permitted to be buried, but left for the scavenger birds and dogs to eat. Eteocles was to receive a hero's burial.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
• Female weakness •
Explanation:
The excerpt portrays Laertes as forbidding herself to cry. This is an emotional matter of pride. The character states that after the custom is gone the weakness of crying will present itself. 
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<span>In her poetry, Phillis Wheatley presents herself as a </span>patriot.