Antigone: Case Study Questions And Answers

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> It is against her mother’s wishes and this could lead to a further strain in their relationship
> In a regional area where Sophie is from this can cause further stigma and social isolation by those who believe she is ‘murdering’ a life.
> The costs involved, even though Sophie may have Medicare, she may need to pay some out of pocket expenses that she will most likely not be able to afford

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