Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and complete the statement that follows. CHORUS:In her brass-bound room fair Danae as wellendured her separation from the heaven’s light,a prisoner hidden in a chamber like a tomb,although she, too, came from a noble line. In this passage, the playwright uses allusion to __________.
Answer
A
persuade Creon to change his mind
B
introduce a new love interest for Haemon
C
provide the audience with comic relief
D
compare Antigone’s situation with Danae’s
Explanation
The Chorus refers to Danae, who was confined in a chamber despite her noble birth. This allusion draws a parallel between Danae’s imprisonment and Antigone’s confinement, helping the audience understand Antigone’s situation through comparison. The passage does not introduce a love interest or provide comic relief.
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