Question

The plot of Antigone incorporates various elements of tragedy. Through which character does Sophocles primarily develop the element of hubris?
A. through Polyneices, when he joins hands with the invaders of Thebes against his brother, Eteocles
B. through Haemon, when he goes against his father’s commands and tries to usurp the throne
C. through Ismene, when she tries to dissuade Antigone from burying their brother Polyneices
D. through Creon, when he tries to control matters that only the gods have the right to govern

Answer 1

Answer:

Sophocles primarily develops the element of hubris D) through Creon, when he tries to control matters that only the gods have the right to govern.