Explain how the conflict between conscience and law is resolved, how theme is revealed through resolution, and what you can learn about the ancient Greek culture through a theme from the play Antigone.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The conflict between conscience and law is resolved when Creon is punished for acting according to the law and not the conscience of his wise advisors. The resolution reveals a powerful theme: Divine authority resides in the conscience and is to be regarded as superior to human law. The theme sheds light on the value the ancient Greeks placed on the power of the gods and an individual’s conscience.