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Antigone by Sophocles: The Exodos

Question 8 • SS - TX-English II B

Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CHORUS:The most important part of true successis wisdom—not to act piouslytowards the gods, for boasts of arrogant menbring on great blows of punishment—so in old age men can discover wisdom. Which statement summarizes the main idea of these lines?

Answer
A
Pride and wisdom are desirable qualities.
B
Wise people punish arrogant men.
C
Prideful attitudes lead to tragedy.
D
Old men are more boastful than young men.
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