In Antigone, " Eurydice enters the play's action only at it's end. Why does Sophocles include her death?
to suggest how severely those who disobey the gods will be punished
to create sympathy in the audience for a mother's sorrow
to clarify the events that led to Haimon's death
to convey the family members' love for each other

The appearance of Eurydice, the mother of Haimon towards the end of the play is suggestive of the theme of god's severe punishment for those who disobey. Because of the greed of King Creon, not only his son died but also his wife killed herself after hearing of Haimon's death.

hygelac - beowulf's uncle, king of the geats, and husband of hygd. hygelac heartily welcomes beowulf back from denmark. hygd - hygelac's wife, the young, beautiful, and intelligent queen of the geats. hygd is contrasted with queen hope this