CHORUS:
The most important part of true success
is wisdom—not to act piously
towards the gods, for boasts of arrogant men
bring on great blows of punishment—
so in old age men can discover wisdom.



Which statement summarizes the main idea of these lines?

A-Pride and wisdom are desirable qualities.
B-Wise people punish arrogant men.
C-Prideful attitudes lead to tragedy.
D-Old men are more boastful than young men.

Respuesta :

The answer would be C. Prideful attitudes lead to tragedy.

Answer:

C-Prideful attitudes lead to tragedy.

Explanation:

These lines, taken from Antigone, written by Sophocles, express the idea that wisdom and pride are incompatible and that the former can be achieved, perhaps, in old age. In that sense, prideful manifestations, that is to say, the works of arrogant men and women, can bring forth great tragedies in the form of punishment that either fate or the gods will inflict upon those who are vain.    

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