Question

But you should know the most obdurate wills are those most prone to break. the strongest iron tempered in the fire to make it really hard��� that���s the kind you see most often shatter. explain how the figurative language in the passage reveals creon���s tone.

Answer 1

In this excerpt, Creon's tone is confident. He states that Antigone's will is "hard." He compares it to iron that was tempered in fire, and that often shatters because of it. He believes that the fact that Antigone is so confident about what she wants to do means that she will not be able to remain unmoved. Either Antigone will eventually change her mind or Creon will force her to do so.

Answer 2

Based on the excerpt above, Creon's tone is sure. He thinks about Antigone's solid will to that of "iron tempered in the fire." He trusts that it is simply a question of time before her will breaks or he breaks it for her.


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