What character in Antigone represents society?
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What character in Antigone represents society?
Antigone:
Antigone by Sophocles is a classic Greek tragedy about revenge and its consequences. Creon refuses to bury Polyneices because he wants to continue to punish his nephew, even though the young man has already died. Little does Creon know, but this choice will set in motion a chain of events that will cause the deaths of his wife and son.
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View this answerIn Antigone, the Chorus represents society. They are leaders in the Theban community, acting as the voice of the people. They place their trust in a...
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Chapter 3 / Lesson 15Learn about the Greek chorus in "Antigone" by Sophocles. Discover what a chorus provides the audience, what it represents, and the chorus' role in "Antigone."