Themes
I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him, either. Antigone
— Sophocles
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker condemns a governor who avoids what they believe is best for the state and anyone who favours private friendship over public welfare. These are stated priorities for public duty, rather than proof of any particular policy. Antigone is the retained title note.
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