Question

In lines 1415-1416, the Chorus Leader tells Creon, "Alas, it seems you’ve learned to see what’s right—but far too late." What chances was Creon given to "see what’s right," and how did he respond? How does this relate to the unfolding of the tragedy?

Answer 1

Answer:

Teiresias advised Creon to consider his decision.

Explanation:

• Creon was advised by Teiresias to consider his decision of putting Antigone to death as great grief would befall upon him if he killed Antigone. Teiresias warned him that his son would pay for his actions if he did not change his decision.

• Creon on hearing the advice from Teiresias became furious and accused him of being bribed with profits to say such horrible things to him.
• This relate to the unfolding of the tragedy as his son, Haemon, kills himself after Antigone's death and subsequently his wife, Eurydice, kills herself after the death of their son.