Read the excerpt below from Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CHORUS: The battle's done—let's strive n
ow to forget with songs and dancing all night long, with Bacchus leading us to make Thebes shake. Which word describes the mood this passage creates for the audience?
The word "dancing" indicates a positive mood of celebration, triumph and happiness. This pleasant mood is enhanced by the mention of Bacchus who is the god of agriculture and wine as well fertility, drama, and revelry. Hence, the best way to forget something negative like war is to celebrate with dancing and songs/music.
The word "dancing" means that they are happy and that they have reasons to celebrate, since a certain battle has ended. In this way, the word "dancing" conveys to the reader a mood of joy, happiness, satisfaction and celebration.
