What is the meaning of the second ode in 'Antigone'?
That mortals can be defeated by death and by divine wrathis the meaning of the second ode in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus begins with praises for human achievements and domination over nature and wildlife. But the members caution about two challenges to mortal powers. One is death, from which there is no escape. Another is foolishness in regard to divine and royal laws.