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There are lots of different conflict in the first 2 scenes such as Man vs God, Man vs Law, and Man vs Himself. Man vs God because she has to decide whether to follow the law of the gods or the laws made by man. Man vs Law because she decides to disobey the law and bury her brother. Man vs Him/Herself because she has to decide whether she wants to put herself in danger to give him a proper burial.
One conflict is between Man and the Supernatural. Antigone's family (and the city of Thebes) has been cursed by the gods. Their fate wills them to destruction.
Will Lopez
Man vs. Man - Haemon appeals to his father to let Antigone go. Creon rejects his fathers offer and Haemon tells Creon that he will never see him again. Creon decides that he will bury Antigone alive with enough food and water so that the city itself is not held to blame for her death.
Will Lopez
Will Lopez
The chorus praises the wonder that is man and the cunning by which he can capture all of nature, or, conversely, escape nature's snares, all, that is, except death. Then the guard returns bringing Antigone as his captive. The guard reports that just after they had removed the dust from Polyneices, Antigone was caught trying to bury her brother a second time. When questioned by Creon, Antigone admits to both attempts at burial. Creon condemns her; Antigone asserts that she has done a noble deed by honoring her family and following the "unwritten law."
Creon suspects that, due to her odd behavior earlier, Ismene may be an accomplice in her sister's crimes. When she comes forth, the chorus of elders recognizes that Ismene is innocent; her tears are not of guilt but sorrow for her sister. Yet Creon demands her confession, and she gives it. Upon hearing this, Antigone states that she acted alone, absolving her sister of guilt. Ismene pleads for Antigone's life, reminding the king that not only is his prisoner family (Antigone is Creon's niece), she is also betrothed to his son, Haemon. Despite this, Creon will not reverse his judgement.
As Antigone and Ismene are led away, Haemon appears. He appeals to his father's ego, asking that he let Antigone go free to show the people that he is a kind and forgiving ruler. Though Creon briefly considers his son's advice, when Haemon notes that citizens are concerned for Antigone's welfare, the king sees that the argument is only made to free Antigone. He rejects his son's proposal, stating that he will not have his laws questioned by a woman, nor will he accede to the desires of his son. He vows to execute Antigone in Haemon's presence, but his son leaves, vowing that his father will never see him again. Creon decides to bury Antigone alive with enough food and water so that the city itself is not held to blame for her death.
Brandon Norton
Creon has to show his power by prohibiting the burial of Polyneices. Creon cannot comprehend the crime could be done by a woman, hence the ironic statement to bring him the man. There seems to be an underlying current of rebellion as evidenced by the sentry's comment about the king's conscience and Choragos' suggestion that perhaps the gods are punishing him.
Will Lopez
Grieved, Antigone calls on Ismene to join her in carrying out their duty to their brother in spite of the edict. Antigone appeals to her sister's familial duty. Ismene, on the other hand, argues that, as women, they should not question the decisions of men—especially an edict from the king. Each fails to persuade the other and the sisters exit as the chorus of elders approaches.
Will Lopez
A major conflict in the prologue is between Eteocles and Polyneices (Antigone's brothers). Antigone and Ismene discuss Creon's decree that their brother Polyneices will not receive a proper burial and anyone who tries to bury him will be put to death.
Another conflict is between Antigone and Creon. Which could also be between Antigone and the law. Antigone plans to defy the law and give her brother a proper burial.
Eteocles and Polyneices (Antigone's brothers) have killed each other in battle. Antigone and Ismene discuss Creon's decree that their brother Polyneices will not receive a proper burial and anyone who tries to bury him will be put to death.
Antigone informs Ismene that she will defy the law and give Polyneices burial rights the dead deserve. Ismene attempts to talk her out of it. Antigone insults her.