Mr. Easton gave the excuse that Mr. Marshal wants to smoke therefore he must go with him as they were handcuffed. He said to her that it’s his duties and orders because of which he must leave.
The story “Hearts and Hands” by Edgar Allen Poe deals with the theme of outer appearance with which most of the people judge others. The story ends with the conclusion that appearances may be deceptive which alters the real self of a man. Since Mr. Marshal had a dull face and was not attractive because of which the girl got convinced that he was the prisoner. On the other hand, Mr. Easton looked attractive for Miss Fairchild. She wished to build a further relation with Mr. Easton but failed in doing so. Mr. Easton didn’t want his reality to be highlighted in front of her because of which he got off from the train.
Answer:
The last act of the play is significant as it shows how a proud and confident king was brought low by his fate.
This last act suggests that Creon's refusal to accept his fate lead to the death of his own family, and before he could undone what he has done, it was too late.
Explanation:
Antigone is a play written by Sophocles. The play begins with the death of two brothers, who killed each other because of the curse spelled upon them by their father, Odepius.
After the death of two brothers, the throne came under their uncle Creon, who ordered not to bury Polynices's body but to be left on the battle ground.
Creon was a proud and confident king, who refused to accept his fate. The last act of the play is significant to portray that even a king like Creon, who is proud and confident is brought low by his fate. No one can change his/her fate.
The last act also describes how in his quest to overcome his fate and refusal of the same led to the death of his family. By the time Creon accepts his fate, he had already lost his family. Antigone and Haemon committed su-ic-ide. This also suggests that one's refusal to accept his/her own fate and quest to change it have it's consequence upon his/her family as well.
