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Citations follow this format: (Line). We used Francis Storr's translation found on
Project Gutenberg.
| Quote #4 CREON
Not even death can make a foe a friend.
ANTIGONE
My nature is for mutual love, not hate.
CREON
Die then, and love the dead if thou must;
No woman shall be the master while I live. (522-524) |
Creon reveals that his reasoning is based on sexism, not on rationality.
| Quote #5 CREON
What evils are not wrought by Anarchy!
She ruins States, and overthrows the home,
She dissipates and routs the embattled host;
While discipline preserves the ordered ranks.
Therefore we must maintain authority
And yield to title to a woman's will.
Better, if needs be, men should cast us out
Than hear it said, a woman proved his match. (671-680) |
Creon attributes anarchy to women and feels strongly that a social structure favoring men must be maintained.
| Quote #6 CREON
Play not the spaniel, thou a woman's slave.
HAEMON
When thou dost speak, must no man make reply? (754-755) |
Creon insults Haemon by suggesting he is subservient to Antigone.
