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Antigone by Sophocles: Scene 5, Paean

Question 6 • SS - TX-English II B

Which theme does Teiresias’ prophecy reveal?

Answer
A
Divine authority holds the ultimate power.
B
Human authority holds the ultimate power.
C
Each individual holds the ultimate power.
D
Family is the ultimate power.

Explanation

Teiresias warns Creon that the gods reject his actions and that he will suffer unless he changes course. The prophecy shows that even a ruler’s commands cannot override divine law: divine authority holds the ultimate power. Therefore, the correct choice is “Divine authority holds the ultimate power.”

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