Question

As Antigone prepares to enter the cavern, why does she make an allusion to Niobe, a woman whose pride was punished by the gods?

A.
Like Niobe, Antigone must suffer a lonely end.

B.
Like Niobe, Antigone has offended the gods.

C.
Like Niobe, Antigone is born of heaven.

D.
Like Niobe, Antigone receives praise from the Chorus.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A

Answer 3

It is A. Niobe suffered an end exactly like the one Antigone is now going to face.