Antigone Quote Discussion 3 11-5-09

"Do not be surprised that heaven-yes, and hell- have set the Furies loose to lie in wait for you, Ready with the punishments you engineered for others." (Sophocles, 239) . By saying this, Tiresias is giving a blatant warning to Creon, similar to how he had previously warned Oedipus of his horrible fate. He is telling Creon that because he is forcing death upon Antigone for burying her brother, he himself will face a horrible future. Although Creon may not necessarily be killed, his afterlife will not be pleasant and the Gods will be ready and waiting in Hades to give him what he deserves. These words end up actually affecting Creon and making him think about his actions. He finally decides that he is not doing the right thing and that he will set Antigone free, but it is too late. Because of him, his son had already committed suicide due to Creon forcing death upon his lover whom he is supposed to marry, leading to the suicide of the queen.