Humanities Homework Help

This is a 3 page response paper that needs to answer the 3 focus questions in the attached document below. Any other details or questions should be answered by the instructions in the document. Here is what he asks:

(1) Consider what the Chorus of Sophocles’ Antigone (lines 332-375) sings about human beings and society: what does the song mean, and to what views of humanity do the Chorus commit themselves? (2) Do you think Plato’s Socrates (as seen in the Apology and Crito) would agree or disagree with the sentiments expressed in this song, and why? (3) Reflecting on our other readings and discussion, do you agree or disagree with the Chorus’ sentiments, and why?

In your response, explain your understanding of what the Chorus’ song means (you need not discuss every single verse, but aim for a comprehensive analysis), and refer to specific passages of Plato’s Apology and Crito in support of your view of Socrates. Finally, consider drawing upon some of our other readings (e.g Baldwin’s essay on identity, Nussbaum’s article on the Antigone, Dostoevsky’s spiteful narrator, Sophocles’ Ajax) as you offer your own critique of the song, whether it be in support, disagreement, or both.

Your response should present YOUR interpretive answers to the questions above. It should be well organized, coherent, and concise. Your response should NOT consist of plot summary, off-topic discussion, Wikipedia articles, or the like. You do not need to undertake any research–focus on the texts we’ve read this semester.