The Curse of Ettipus

The chapter explores the disastrous consequences of Ettipus's curse on his sons, as Polynices seeks forgiveness while Ettipus condemns him to a tragic fate. Despite efforts to prevent war, the siblings' conflict intensifies, leading to a poignant farewell and a mysterious death. Antigone's resolve to mediate between her brothers in the aftermath sets the stage for the next installment in Sophocles' Theban trilogy.