Post 5: I want MOR

Zac and I this semester will be reading GRENDEL, written by John Gardner for our first semester MOR project. 

GRENDEL is the story of BEOWULF told from the prospective of the villain Grendel. The same story but with a whole new twist. 

So get ready for some awesome entries based on what we find interesting, and what we don't, but hey; it'll be a good trip anyways! 

:)

Post 4: Let's Follow Up

"I am your son, sir; by upper wise decisions 

My life is ruled, and them I shall always obey. 

I cannot value any marriage-tie 

Above your own guidance." 

"Your father's will should have your heart's first place."

(Sophocles 143)

This quote shows Haemon telling Creon what he wants to here based on the situation at hand, which fuels his pride. However towards the end of the tragedy, we hear about Haemon killing himself to be with Antigone, his true love, despite what he had previously told his father. 

Did Creon know that Haemon does not have the same country first feeling that he has? In fact how even close are they? It doesn't seem that they are as close has Creon may think that they are. 

However, with this quote specifically, the question is, why is Creon so obsessed with Haemon being under his thumb? With Haemon's quote, are there two meanings to what he is saying? Does he actually feel that way, that his father is his light in the dark? Or was is a sarcastic remark, that he shoves in Creon's face when he kills himself for Antigone? 

What kind of father/son relationship is shared between Creon and Haemon. It seems that it is strictly business and not like a family. Yet at the end of the story, it seems that Creon only changes his mind after he loses his family. 

Much to think about many questions to answer :) 

Post 3: Sophocles Say What?

This is the quote that I believe that we should discuss in class from Antigone.

Antigone-"It was not a slave, but his brother, that died with him."
Creon-"Attacking his country, while the other defended it."
Antigone-"Even so, we have a duty to the dead."
Creon-"Not to give equal honor to good and bad."
Antigone-"Who know's? In the country of the dead that may be the law."
Creon-"An enemy can't be a friend, even when dead."
Antigone-"My way is to share my love, not share my hate."
Creon-"Go then, and share your love among the dead. We'll have no woman's law here, while I live."
                                                                                                                 (Sophocles 140)

I believe that this quote, not only shows the strong will of Antigone, yet it also shows the the pride that Creon has-especially when his power his involved.

So my follow up question for the class is:
           How will both of the natures of these characters, (Antigone's strong will, and Creon's pride) eventually effect these characters with their futures? Will Antigone strong will be her downfall? Will Creon's pride cause flaws within his judgement and kingdom?