16. As Antigone prepares to enter the cavern, why does she make an allusion to Niobe, a woman whose pride was punished by the gods?

A.

Like Niobe, Antigone is born of heaven.

B.

Like Niobe, Antigone must suffer a lonely end.

C.

Like Niobe, Antigone has offended the gods.

D.

Like Niobe, Antigone receives praise from the Chorus.