Question

Why does the Chorus use the metaphor of moving "across the white-capped ocean seas" to describe man?

Answer 1

This excerpt is from 'Antigone'

Explanation:

• It says, "He moves across the white-capped ocean seas blasted by winter storms". It shows human domination over nature not the divine authority over nature.

• In the play, the Chorus recounts the evnts leading to Antigone's tragedy.

• This shows that the guard fears Creon. Dramatic irony is used. Creon says, "A man who thinks highly of a friend than his country, well, he means nothing to me." This shows his loyalty to state.