Individual V State Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What was Sophocles depicting?
A
What was right and wrong
2
Q
What is the state when it’s against Antigone?
A
An individual - creon
3
Q
What do both Antigone and the statesmen suggest
A
The people disagree with creon
4
Q
What does creon layout
A
Intention to rely on absolute leadership
5
Q
What does creon argue
A
Polonycies body is an human matter rather than the gods
6
Q
What is creon seeking
A
To put his authority on the people
7
Q
What does Antigone argue ?
A
She must place her loyalty with the gods
8
Q
What do creon and Antigone both believe
A
The gods would support their actions
9
Q
What was Sophocles asking of his audience
A
Is it ever right to break the law