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How does the archetype of tragic heroine reveal the universal theme? Antigone sacrifices herself for her beliefs, but will not sacrifice her sister as well. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions. Antigone thinks that her sister is a coward and will not let Creon assume that Ismene is also brave. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions. Antigone tells the bystanders that she is dying for the laws of the gods. This reveals the universal theme that pride goes before a fall. Antigone refuses to allow Creon to believe that Ismene is as brave as she is. This reveals the universal theme that pride goes before a fall.

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Answer: 1, A

How does the archetype of tragic heroine reveal the universal theme?

  1. Antigone sacrifices herself for her beliefs, but will not sacrifice her sister as well. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
  2. Antigone thinks that her sister is a coward and will not let Creon assume that Ismene is also brave. This reveals the universal theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.
  3. Antigone tells the bystanders that she is dying for the laws of the gods. This reveals the universal theme that pride goes before a fall.
  4. Antigone refuses to allow Creon to believe that Ismene is as brave as she is. This reveals the universal theme that pride goes before a fall.

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The answer is A

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i just took the quiz on edge and A was the right answer

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