“‘It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,’ she said stiffly.”
and
“‘Unhappy woman!’ he observed to himself as he walked down the platform of Templecombe station; ‘for the next six months or so those children will assail her in public with demands for an improper story!’”
<span>Which best explains how this detail helps to develop the plot and establish the theme Pride goes before the fall
I think the correct answer is: It provides resolution; it demonstrates Creon's fear that Antigone's rule-breaking will spread, and he will spend too much of his time pursuing criminals instead of ruling Thebes. </span>
This kind of pride is not the same as “taking pride in your appearance ie. taking care that you look nice and are neat and clean.
It is referring to being “puffed up” and “full of yourself” and your own importance ie a haughty attitude whereby you estimate yourself or your contribution to society, higher than you ought to. (Eg you yourself sing about yourself, “incase no one noticed!”)
