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The Dark Sign of the Gods: Antigone by Sophocles Part I

Ascend - The Great Books Podcast

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This chapter explores the moral dilemmas faced by characters in Sophocles' Antigone, particularly focusing on Antigone's defiance against King Creon to honor her brother. It discusses themes of familial duty, divine law, and justice, emphasizing Antigone as a symbol of resistance and the insights Sophocles provides on moral responsibility.

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