Question:
What is "conscientious objection"?In what ways does Antigone demonstrate conscientious objection?In your opinion, did she do the right thing? Explain your view in terms of how 21st Century citizens might view her actions.
Answer:
Conscientious objection is doing something based on your own morals and beliefs not because of the law. Antigone goes by her morals when she buries Polynices. Even though he wasn't doing lawful acts. It was her brother you can't replace your own flesh and blood. She did what she felt was right for her time period and in today's times I know I would do the same. Because my brother and I don't always see eye to eye but he is my brother I love him and I would want him to have peace put to his soul/body by having a funeral. "If this is God's will, I shall learn my lesson in death; But my enemies are wrong, I wish them no worse punishment than mine." ~ Antigone (page 150, Antigone)
Answer:
Conscientious objection is doing something based on your own morals and beliefs not because of the law. Antigone goes by her morals when she buries Polynices. Even though he wasn't doing lawful acts. It was her brother you can't replace your own flesh and blood. She did what she felt was right for her time period and in today's times I know I would do the same. Because my brother and I don't always see eye to eye but he is my brother I love him and I would want him to have peace put to his soul/body by having a funeral. "If this is God's will, I shall learn my lesson in death; But my enemies are wrong, I wish them no worse punishment than mine." ~ Antigone (page 150, Antigone)
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