Question

In the play/book Antigone. When he first addresses the Chorus of Thebans, why does Creon use the imagery of the "Ship of State"? A. to warn the Thebans that another state plans to attack. B. to tell the Thebans that a natural disaster has been prophesied. C. to tell the Thebans that he plans to build a great navy. D. to persuade the Thebans that he will be a strong and resolute leader.

Answer 1

D. to persuade the Thebans that he will be a strong and resolute leader.

Step-by-step explanation:

He utilizes it as a source of perspective that the ship is like a leader that still ready to remain steadfast amidst a chaotic tempest.

Answer 2

the reason why Creon use the imagery of the "ship of state" is : D. to persuade the Thebans that he will be strong and resolute leader.
He uses it as a reference that the ship is similar to a leader that still able to stand strong in the middle of a chaotic storm

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