Question

In Antigone, Antigone defies King Creon’s order by burying Polyneices honorably. This defiance enrages Creon, who is unwilling to tolerate any opposition to his orders. What theme of Antigone do the above events reflect?

Answer 1

The path of morality versus the path of civil law and order

Answer 2

This is the theme of an individual versus the society. Creon represents the society as the king who leads. Antigone opposes what Creon has ordered and opposes the laws of the society, wanting to obey the laws of gods.