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Question 18 • SS - TX-English II B

Which theme do the tragic deaths of Haemon and Eurydice reveal?

Answer
A
Disrespect toward the king results in punishment.
B
The ultimate authority belongs to the gods.
C
Mothers love their children.
D
Women are weaker than men.

Explanation

Haemon and Eurydice die as a consequence of Creon’s stubborn decision to defy divine law and punish Antigone. Their deaths help show that a king’s power is not absolute: the gods hold the ultimate authority. Thus, the theme is “The ultimate authority belongs to the gods.”

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