How does the archetype of tragic heroine reveal the universal theme?
Antigone sacrifices herself for her beliefs, but will not sacrifice her sister as well. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Antigone thinks that her sister is a coward and will not let Creon assume that Ismene is also brave. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Antigone tells the bystanders that she is dying for the laws of the gods. This reveals the universal theme that pride goes before a fall.
Antigone refuses to allow Creon to believe that Ismene is as brave as she is. This reveals the universal theme that pride goes before a fall.
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The archetype of a tragic heroine is revealed from the universal theme as:
Antigone sacrifices herself for her beliefs, but will not sacrifice her sister as well. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Explanation:
Antigone went against the law of the state and gave the burial rights to her brother. She didn't want her sister Ismene to be punished for her dead. Hence, she came forward to take up the punishment solely.
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The answer is of the given question is A.
Antigone sacrifices herself for her beliefs, but will not sacrifice her sister as well. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
She knew about the will of her sister and also knew about the consequence of her actions. Hence, she watched and learnt about her to take up responsibility.