Question

1. According to Nelson Mandela, " in life, every man has twin obligations--obligations to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children; and he has an obligation to his people, his community, his country." How do the characters in Antigone approach these twin obligations? Discuss fully. You may cite instances or lines from the drama to support your stand.

Answer 1

Answer:

In the play "Antigone," Antigone, goes against the laws and tries to bury the dead body of her brother thinking that how she will face the souls of her parents if she doesn't fulfill her obligation towards her family.  

Haemon, who is the son of Creon, also tries to make his father realize the duties a king towards his people.