At the core of Antigone, there lies a moral dilemma. This dilemma is the struggle between what is morally right to do versus what authority expects one to do. A dilemma is a problem where there is actually no “good” solution. The dilemma in this play is the difficult choice that Antigone must face between law and what she believes to be the “right” thing to do.
Activity: For this activity, you will be required to write a short play