, Kreon was first found addressing the senate as to how a ruler should rule his state. He said in his long speech, " 'I believe that he who rules in a state and fails to embrace the best men's counsels, but stays locked in silence and vague fear, is the worst man there. I have long believed so'" (217-221). To impress the senate Kreon told them that he would listen to any advice they gave him because that was what a good ruler should do.
             However, this was not how he reacted when Kreon heard that somebody buried Polyneices' body. While he was talking to the senate, a sentry came in and told Kreon that Polyneices' body had been buried. " '...somebody up and buried the corpse and went off: sprinkled dust over it and did the ceremonies you're supposed to'" (310-312). Kreon got very angry and threatened to kill the sentry if he
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