Theatre | Sophocle's Antigone Part 2

Question 1

I am aware, of course, that no ruler can expect complete loyalty from his subjects until he has been
tested in office.

Answer 1

I am aware, of course, that no ruler can expect complete loyalty from his subjects until he has been
tested in office.

Question 2

Nevertheless, I say to you at the very outset that I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid,

Answer 2

Nevertheless, I say to you at the very outset that I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid,

Question 3

for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare—

Answer 3

for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare—

Question 4

I have no use for him, either. I call God to witness that if I saw my country headed for ruin, I should not be afraid to speak out plainly;

Answer 4

I have no use for him, either. I call God to witness that if I saw my country headed for ruin, I should not be afraid to speak out plainly;

Question 5

and I need hardly remind you that I would never have any dealings with an enemy of the people.

Answer 5

and I need hardly remind you that I would never have any dealings with an enemy of the people.

Question 6

No one values friendship more highly than I; but we must remember that friends made at the risk of wrecking our Ship are not real friends at all.

Answer 6

No one values friendship more highly than I; but we must remember that friends made at the risk of wrecking our Ship are not real friends at all.