I have just spoken with Creon and he has left me beyond infuriated. Has the man no sense? Why must he be unreasonable and foolish? His self-righteous, egotistical behavior has condemned the city and the Gods will seek their revenge. The wishes to flex his power and in doing so he has lost his respect, not only for the prophet who has guided him so wisely and proven so valuable and insightful in times of urgency, but the fool has forgotten his fear of Zeus himself.The Gods side with Antigone, and with our altars and our sacrificial hearths filled with the meat of birds and dogs that have fed off the flesh of Oedipus’ twice cursed son, our prayers and sacrifice will not be received. To inflict a second death upon a dead man, traitor or not, is merely folly – folly which shall be punished. The Gods will demand a corpse for a corpse. Megareus’ family line shall end with Creon for the Gods will surely take young Hameon as punishment for such violent, ruthless acts on part of his father.
My reputation is beyond infallible. I shall not be treated with such lack of respect and consideration. Not once have I led the city of Thebes astray and I am honest now yet the man cannot hear reason. He is blinded by his cruelty, by his pride, by his desire to demonstrate his harsh dictatorship. The blind cannot lead the blind.
The boy must draw the curtains closed for it is dark now.
1 comment:
Your wrath was the Gods' Wrath. Creon will be punished. Antigone is now part of the dead - she had always been part of the dead. Your wisdom has once again been proved but do not forget that this widom comes from the Gods themselves. You seem quite proud of yourself... Be careful.
Post a Comment