FAQ About Sophocles
How does 'Antigone' reflect the conflict between personal morality and state laws?
Antigone presents a dramatic conflict between personal morality and the laws of the state. The protagonist, Antigone, chooses to defy King Creon's edict to not bury her brother Polynices, whom she believes deserves a proper burial according to divine laws. This act of defiance raises questions about the nature of justice and the prioritization of personal conscience over civil obedience, offering a profound exploration of individual versus state rights.
