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(Antigone) What is Creon's motivation for his edict for Polyneice's body?

ACreon wasn't power hungry but wanted justice.
BPolyneice attacked Thebes and was Thebe's enemy.
CCreon wanted what was best for Thebes
DAll of the above.

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The answer is D. All of the above because Creon was only acting as regent for the real future king of Thebes and therefore Thebes best interest, he was not power hungry but wanted justice for Eteocles. Because Polyneices had invaded Thebes and started a war, he was technically an enemy. According to Greek rule, enemies must be left unburied so they may forever be dishonored for their actions.

The answer is definitely D.) All of the above