Question

Blindness, both literal and figurative, is a recurring theme in Sophocles’s Oedipus trilogy. How does Sophocles depict this theme in Antigone?
A.He juxtaposes Creon, who is figuratively blind to the gods’ laws, with Teiresias, who is literally blind but can see and communicate the will of the gods.
B.He contrasts Ismene with Antigone, by portraying Ismene as figuratively blind to her family’s woes, unlike Antigone.
C.He shows that Antigone is figuratively blind to the just laws of her uncle, King Creon.
D.He shows that Haemon is figuratively blinded by his anger toward his father when he attempts to kill his father.

Answer 1

Answer: A.He juxtaposes Creon, who is figuratively blind to the gods’ laws, with Teiresias, who is literally blind but can see and communicate the will of the gods.

In Antigone, Creon is a character who is unconcerned by the gods' law. Instead, he listens to the will of men. This character can be considered to be figuratively blind to divine law. His foil is found in Teiresias. Teiresias is a blind prophet who tells Creon that his decision is not approved by the gods. While the prophet is blind to the real world, he can see the world of the gods better than Creon ever will.

Answer 2

The answer is actually A, i just took the test a dozen times and everyone on brainly says its either B or C but i promise you it is A. You're welcome.