Reflective Statement Antigone
Johanna Merirand
Reflective Statement
How was your understanding of the cultural and contextual considerations of the work
developed during your interactive oral?
My comprehension of the traditions and culture of the ancient Greek was
substantially enhanced through the discussion we had on the conflict between men
and nature in Antigone by Sophocles. The two main characters in the play are
Antigone and Creon, who both are motivated by their hubris and the need for glory. In
the play, Antigone rebels against the rules set out by Creon, when she attempts to bury
her brother even though it has been prohibited by the state. Antigone is sentenced with
a death penalty, which is found unreasonable by many of the other members of the
society.
In the discussion we explored the nature of men and authority i...
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