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Sophocles

Antigone

SophoclesFiction | Play | Adult

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Essay Topics

1.

Discuss the theme of blindness, both literal and metaphorical, in Antigone.

2.

In Scene 1, Antigone and Ismene argue over what is right to do with the body of Polyneikes. In your opinion, who was in the right? Explain with references from the text.

3.

Aside from Teiresias, who has the gift of foresight, who is the wisest character in Antigone? Explain with references from the text. 

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