Question

Compare and contrast Creon’s power to execute Antigone while ignoring the voice of his people to our modern justice system. How would Antigone’s situation be handled in today’s world?

Answer 1

Comparing and contrasting Antigone's situation then to today's world, her case would be handled in a completely different manner. First of all, the death penalty is only legal in a handful of states - and especially wouldn't be used for such a minor trespass. Secondly, Creon wouldn't have full control over what happened to Antigone; he would only have a minuscule amount of persuasion. No matter the offense, Antigone would still have rights. Lastly, it's incredibly possible that Creon wouldn't have even been able to make the burying of Antigone's brother illegal. In order for a bill to pass as a law, it has to go through several channels of approval.

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Answer 2

In today's world there are a few details about the situation that would have been different. First of all, Creon's proclamation that Antigone's brother is not to be buried would have to go through so many different channels before becoming something that is actually a law that could be broken. Then, when Antigone disobeys those orders, she would be put on trial by a jury of her peers and judged that way. Creon would not have absolute power to make laws and punish those who break them so severely. Especially a crime so light as throwing a bit of dirt over a body would not be punished so harshly.