Question

Why does Sophocles alert the audience to the romantic relationship between Antigone and Creon’s son in scene 1 of the play Antigone

Answer 1

He shows the audience the relationship at the end to make them appreciate the tragedy. Hope this answers your question.

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Answer 2

Sophocles alerts the audience to the romantic relationship between Antigone and Creon’s son in scene 1 of the play Antigone in order to keep the audience interested.

This play has a tragic theme.In an attempt to lure the audience and make them appreciate the tragedy at the end of the play, Sophocles discloses the romantic relationship between Antigone and Creon’s son; so that they can see the eventual conflict of interest.