The quote I chose is from the scene where Creon decrees to the people that Eteocles deserves a proper, respectful burial and that Polynices will not be allowed a traditional burial because he is a traitor. The Chorus replies by saying:
"Creon, son of Menoeceus, You have given your judgement for the friend and for the enemy. As for those that are dead, so for us who remain, Your will is law."
I selected this particular quote because it is one we will have to reference often during the trial project. This is where Creon declares that burying Polynices is illegal and this is the first time the audience sees an example of Creon's law directly defying the law of the God's. I'm sure we will discuss this more in the trial but why not get the ball rolling early? Does Antigone have the right to bury her brother? Should she convicted as a criminal even though she was obeying the laws of the God? What should we do as Christians if we were stuck in a similar situation?
I think this quote could be very useful in the trial, it very clearly clarifies that burying her brother is illegal. So, by using this quote, shouldn`t Antigone easily be seen as guilty?
ReplyDeleteThese are tough questions, as both sides have reasonable arguments. For Antigone's right, well, I personally don't think she does. She should absolutely be convicted whether or not she had the right though, as she broke the law of the king. We as Christians can look to Romans 13:1-5 for what our actions should be. The government was placed by God, and it is our duty to obey it.
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