Which lines from Ismene’s speech in Sophocles’ Antigone expresses a classical pereference for moderation in all things?

a. “Why rush to extremes? / It’s madness, madness.”
b. “Think what a death we’ll die / the worst of all if we violate the laws.”
c. “Remember we are women / we’re not born to contend with men.”
d. “We’re underlings, ruled by much stronger hands, / so we must submit.”


Answer: a. “Why rush to extremes? / It’s madness, madness.”

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