Write a narrative from the chorus' speech on pg 137 till the soldiers speech on pg 144.

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QUES: - WRITE A NARRATIVE FROM THE CHORUS’ SPEECH ON PG 137 TILL THE SOLDIERS SPEECH ON PG 144.

ANS: - The sun had never shone more brightly on Thebes and her seven gates. The war was over- the white shields and weapons were gone. The day before, the army of Argos had invaded without any warning; with the hope of enforcing Polynices’ claim but to no avail. At the seventh gate two brothers- Eteocles and Polynices met; one whose only hope to fame would have been to rise against the city - the other the defender. By the grace of Zeus who heard Polynices cries of victory even before the battle had started, Eteocles- the defender was able to achieve the victory. The citizens of Thebes celebrated by singing in the street.  Celebrations of thanksgiving and grateful tears took place because the fighting had ended and enemy had retreated. At last the people could relax and play.

As the citizens celebrated the victory Creon called The Senate of Theban elders.  Guarded by his most loyal bodyguards- armoured as if another war was about to take place Creon entered the city hall.

“We have survived the hurricane”, he said proudly. He continued, “I have called you all here today to commend you on your loyalty. I know I can trust you.” There was a murmur of approval among the Senate. “As both Eteocles and Polynices are dead by order of blood right I claim the throne and all its power.” There was pin drop silence as each member of the Senate stood frozen and shocked. The disapproval of The Senate was evident.

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King Creon continued, “ I have come to realise that there is no measure of a man’s quality; be it his maturity or judgement until it was put to a test.” The Senate did not respond to this. King Creon added his finger pointing at The Senate, “Let me make this clear- anyone who is an enemy of the State can never be a friend of mine”. “We are a ship- if the ship sinks we all drown.”

At this statement the entire mood of The Senate seemed to change. There was an exchange of words between them and ...

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Write a narrative from the chorus' speech on pg 137 till the soldiers speech on pg 144.
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