1.
(a) Explain, as thoroughly as possible, what the central conflict is in Antigone.
(b) Then explain, as thoroughly as possible, what each of the two main characters involved in that conflict represents.
(c) Finally, explain, as thoroughly as possible, how Anitgone qualifies as a heroic figure on the basis of her relation to Fate.
2. (a) Explain, as thoroughly as possible, the circumstances that lead to the debate between Job and his three friends in the Book of Job.
(b) Then explain, as thoroughly as possible, the positions taken in the debate by Job on the one hand, and by his three friends, on the other hand.
(c) Finally, explain, as thoroughly as possible the significance of God’s speech for the position taken by Job in the debate with his friends and for the position taken by Job’s friends in that debate.