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Creon enters, along with the Chorus of Theban Elders.

He seeks their support in the days to come, and in particular wants them to back his edict regarding the disposal of Polyneices ' body.

The Chorus of Elders pledges their support.

A Sentry enters, fearfully reporting that the body has been buried.

A furious Creon orders the Sentry to find the culprit or face death himself.

The Sentry leaves and the Chorus sings about honouring the gods, but after a short absence he returns, bringing Antigone with him.

Creon questions her after sending the Sentry off, and she does not deny what she has done.

She argues unflinchingly with Creon about the morality of the edict and the morality of her actions.

Creon becomes furious, and, thinking Ismene must have known of Antigone's plan, seeing her upset, summons the girl.

Ismene tries to confess falsely to the crime, wishing to die alongside her sister, but Antigone will not have it.

Creon orders that the two women be temporarily imprisoned.