Antigone In the play Antigone, why does Antigone want to bury Polyneices? Asked by bookragstutor on 28 Nov 08:47 Last updated by anonymous on 20 Jan 20:21
Antigone is a pious woman who tries to please the gods. When her brother is killed by her husband, she begs to be allowed to bury him and please the gods. Her husband will not allow it.