1- The stress syllables are used to highlight the important words and concepts as in <em>To </em><em>speak</em><em> of </em><em>that </em><em>which </em><em>gives</em><em> thee </em><em>all </em><em>thy </em><em>might</em><em>? </em>(bold-faced parts are the stress syllables).
2- The (mostly) regular rhythm does highlight the overall emotional weight on the poem, just try it by reading it out loud as the stress syllables are easy to identify.
There is no evidence of sarcasm nor anger throughout the poem.
I believe it would be the second one hope this helps!
A) When will you be able to meet for lunch, Grandpa Henry?
<span>Creon would rather be shunned by his people than be told that a woman gave him a run for his money! Therefore, Creon is terrified of being shown up by a female. Creon's words tell us indirectly that he is very afraid of women.</span>
