Journal #1: Turmoil in Thebes

The Ellis Gazette
Turmoil in Thebes
By: Ryan Ellis

Following the epic battle between Polyneices and his brother, a turmoil in Thebes has arrived. The king of Thebes, Creon has declared the brother of Polyneices a hero, and he was buried with honor. It was decided that Polyneices should not receive the same honors of his fallen brother, and shall be treated as a traitor. Polyneices now lays lifeless, and unburied, doomed to be mutilated by dogs and birds. Most will question, is this the right thing? The choice was set in stone by Creon declaring a new law stating that any person who tries to bury Polyneices will face a penalty of execution. The body will be under constant watch by guards to ensure that nobody will tamper with it.

For Polyneices' sister, Antigone, the law was transparent. While the guards where in a state of slumber, Antigone proceeded to sprinkle a thin layer of dust. Due to her stealth, she was not caught. When Creon learned of this news he was enraged, believing that the guards may have been involved in the partial burial. The guards needed an opportunity to redeem them selfs and catch the real culprit. They got their chance when Antigone returned to finish the burial of her beloved brother. The guards immediately seized her and took her to the king. She has openly pleaded guilty to the crime in which she is charged.

Creon was almost in disbelief when he was informed of the perpetrator. His sons wife would dishonor his law, completely disregard it to bury her brother in honor. We have managed to get a few words in with Antigone. We asked her why she disobeyed the king and buried her brother. She simply replied that even though she knew the penalty of her actions would be death, it was necessary that her brother was buried with honor.

As the story unfolds we will continue to keep you, our loyal readers, informed.