Who dies in Antigone by Sophocles?

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Antigone has hanged herself and HaemonHaemonIn Greek mythology, Haemon /ˈhiːmɒn/ or Haimon (Ancient Greek: Αἵμων Haimon “bloody”; gen.: Αἵμωνος) may refer to the following personages and a creature: Haemon, an Arcadian prince as one of the 50 sons of the impious King Lycaon either by the naiad Cyllene, Nonacris or by unknown woman.

Who died in Sophocles?

Sophocles’ last recorded act was to lead a chorus in public mourning for his deceased rival, Euripides, before the festival of 406. He died that same year.

Is Oedipus dead in Antigone?

After several hard years, Antigone and Oedipus end up in the town of Colonus, where Oedipus is fated to peacefully die in a grove sacred to the Furies.

What happens to Ismene?

The 7th-century BC poet Mimnermus accounts that Ismene was murdered by Tydeus, one of the Seven. In this account, Ismene and her lover Theoclymenus met outside of the city during the siege.

What happens to Creon in Antigone?

By the time Creon finally realized that it was the gods who held the highest power, it was too late. Creon also states that his son is like a slave to Antigone and mocks his son for not respecting his power. This causes Haemon to rush off, dejected, and later causes him to commit suicide.