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Debate on the Importance of Following Law
Students conduct a debate on whether the law of the state must be followed for the benefit and protection of the public.
In Scene 3, Sophocles uses the characters of Antigone and Kreon to present two different arguments on the importance of God’s Law and Man’s Law. In this activity, you will also debate on this subject, with a focus on the importance of following the state’s law. The debate should center on the statement below, with students taking either a “for” or “against” stance.
Statement: The law of the state must be followed for the benefit and protection of the public.
Teaching Suggestion: This debate examines the theme God’s Law and Man’s Law with a focus on the implications of compliance or non-compliance with laws of the state.
By Sophocles