Chapter 8 Seven Heroes' Expedition to Thebes-8

Creon immediately recognized the woman as his niece Antigone. "What a fool you are," he cried. "Well, do you admit it, or deny it?" "I admit it," said the girl, raising her head stubbornly. "Do you know," asked the king again, "that you have disobeyed my order." "Yes, I know," said Antigone firmly and calmly, "but this order was not issued by an immortal god. Moreover, I also know a kind of order, it does not distinguish between the present and the past, it is always valid. Although no one knows where it came from, but mortals cannot violate it, otherwise it will cause the wrath of the gods, it is This sacred command compels me not to let my mother's son die in the wild. You think I am foolish for this, and he who calls me stupid is foolish." "You think," said Creon, seeing the girl's stubbornness, On the contrary, he was even more angry, "Is your tenacious spirit unyielding? If it falls into the strong hands of others, you shouldn't be so arrogant!"

"What torture would you give me but to kill me?" replied Antigone, "Why delay? My name will not be sullied because I was killed.And I understand that your citizens are silent only out of fear.They all appreciate my behavior in their hearts, because I respect and love my elder brother, which is the first duty of sisters. " "If you must respect and love him, then go to the underworld to respect and love him!" cried the king, and he immediately ordered his servants to drag her down.Suddenly, Ismene rushed in.When she heard the news that her sister had been arrested, she seemed to shake off her weakness and fear immediately.She bravely came before the cruel king, confessed that she was an accomplice, and asked to be executed along with her sister.At the same time, she reminded the king that Antigone was not only the daughter of his sister, but also the fiancée of his son Haemon.

Creon did not answer, but ordered Ismene to be arrested as well, and both sisters were taken to the inner court.