1. Antigone Versus Socrates in the Crito
Creon calls the rotting of Polyneices' body an "obscenity- because he believes that burial of the dead is a necessity of human law and not of a citizen. . ... Haemon calls Creon stubborn and proud. ... In consistency with his pride, he insists on staying with his views, so that he would not be called a liar. ... Both Antigone's and Socrates' argument discuss and uphold moral goodness in the eyes of the gods. ... Her accusations are wild and reckless, and she seems to be trying to seize the glory in her "heroic- actions. ...
- Word Count: 1730
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School