Context
Against Creon’s order, Antigone buried her slain brother Polyneices, who was killed in the Theban civil war. When she is caught, she is brought before Creon, who is not only the king but also her uncle. Antigone readily admits her guilt, and acknowledges that she violated Creon’s decree because it was against the gods--all bodies should be properly buried so that the souls might have rest in the afterlife. Antigone argues that gods’ laws are stronger than any decrees by man, and this claim
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CREON
Speak, girl, with head bent low and downcast eyes,
Does thou plead guilty or deny the deed?
ANTIGONE
Guilty. I did it, I deny it not.
CREON (to GUARD)
Sirrah, begone whither thou wilt, and thank
Thy luck that thou hast 'scaped a heavy charge.
(To ANTIGONE)
Now answer this plain question, yes or no,
Wast thou acquainted with the interdict?
ANTIGONE
I
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