Antigone’s tests are emotionally straining, rather than physically. For example, Creon refuses Polyneices a proper burial, causing Antigone to decide between following the law or standing up for what’s right. “His own brother, traitor or not, equal in blood,” (line 410-411) shows how Antigone values justice and morals, which is what makes the test so challenging. Antigone responds to these tests by sticking to her morals and accepting the consequence of defying the authority, which is
Antigone’s tests are emotionally straining, rather than physically. For example, Creon refuses Polyneices a proper burial, causing Antigone to decide between following the law or standing up for what’s right. “His own brother, traitor or not, equal in blood,” (line 410-411) shows how Antigone values justice and morals, which is what makes the test so challenging. Antigone responds to these tests by sticking to her morals and accepting the consequence of defying the authority, which is