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Why does the Chorus use the metaphor of moving "across the white-capped ocean seas" to describe man?

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This excerpt is from 'Antigone'

Step-by-step explanation:

  • It says, "He moves across the white-capped ocean seas blasted by winter storms". It shows human domination over nature not the divine authority over nature.
  • In the play, the Chorus recounts the evnts leading to Antigone's tragedy.
  • This shows that the guard fears Creon. Dramatic irony is used. Creon says, "A man who thinks highly of a friend than his country, well, he means nothing to me." This shows his loyalty to state.

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