The Third Ode, Antistrophe 1, starts this section of the play describing the cruel fate that has fallen on Antigone's family.
Use your script to read Antistrophe 1, then use the R.A.C.E.S. writing strategy to answer the following:
What does the chorus mean, and who are they talking about in the second section?
For now the light which has been shining
over the last roots of Oedipus’ house
is being cut down with a bloody knife
belonging to the gods below—
for foolish talk and frenzy in the soul
R - The chorus is describing the downfall of Antigone's family, specifically referencing Oedipus' house being brought to ruin.
A - The chorus is lamenting the tragic fate that has befallen Oedipus' descendants, particularly Antigone, Ismene, and their brothers.
C - The chorus is mourning the cruel destiny that has come upon Antigone's family, stemming from the curse on Oedipus and his descendants.
E - This section highlights the themes of fate, tragedy, and divine punishment in the play, emphasizing the consequences of Oedipus' past actions on his children.