Question

Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and complete the instruction that follows. 

CHORUS:
If he treats his country's laws with due respect
and honors justice by swearing on the gods,
he wins high honors in his city.
 
Explain what this passage reveals about the values of the ancient Greek people.

Answer 1

This passage reveals how ancient greek culture integrated the gods and their country's law together. If you followed the law, you were blessed by the gods and held in high regard.