C. A derogatory that they called her family.
<span>Creon would rather be shunned by his people than be told that a woman gave him a run for his money! Therefore, Creon is terrified of being shown up by a female. Creon's words tell us indirectly that he is very afraid of women.</span>
<span>D. Animals understand one thing -- the fear of pain and the fear of death.
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