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In defiance of Creon's decree regarding Polynices, Antigone takes the action of burying her brother Polynices herself. According to the search results, particularly from eNotes.com and IPL.org, Antigone chooses to uphold her beliefs and bury her brother even if it would lead to her death, showing her immense dedication to her morals and the divine law over the laws of men [1][2]. She admits to being guilty when Creon confronts her about the burial, asserting that Creon's decree is unjust and that Polynices has the right to be buried [3][4]. This act of defiance is a central theme in Sophocles' play "Antigone" and is depicted in various artworks, such as the painting by Nikiforos Lytras, where Antigone is shown in the act of burying Polynices, symbolizing her courage and conviction in the face of an unjust law [5].