Question

What effect would this allusion have on the mood of the audience?

Antigone:
I've not yet had my bridal chant,
Nor has any wedding song been sung-
For my marriage is to Acheron.

Answer 1

The answer choices are

A-The audience would feel disgust toward Antigone.

B-The audience would feel fear for Antigone.

C-The audience would feel pity for Antigone.

D-The audience would feel anger toward Antigone.

The correct answer is C: The audience would feel pity for Antigone

Answer 2

She may have felt that she would not marry anyone. The one she wanted to marry was Acheron and now Acheron is dead. She is jealous Ismene because many men want her while she has a hard time finding a man.