Antigone - Metaphor and Quote Analysis

Chorus: The chorus symbolizes two distinct features of Greek society. First, it represents the prevailing tide of public opinion. At first, the chorus rejects Antigone's belief in divine justice over state justice, but by the end of the play, especially after being advised by Teiresias, the chorus changes positions and sides with Antigone. Secondly, sometimes the chorus seems to reveal the inner thoughts of Creon; other times, it reveals Antigone's logic. Also, the chorus is …

…person would not be accepted into heaven. - Creon believes that the good of man comes before the Gods. Creon feels that if someone dishonors the city in which he rules they must be punished. - However one cannot say who is right and who is wrong, that would be a matter of opinion. So, the actions that were taken by both of them individually were the right ones, in their own minds at least.