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In the play "Antigone" by Sophocles, the exposition is the opening section that establishes the background information and introduces the characters and setting. It sets the stage for the conflict that drives the plot forward. In "Antigone," the exposition includes the aftermath of the war between Oedipus' sons, Eteocles and Polynices, and the decree by King Creon that Polynices' body should remain unburied. This sets the stage for the central conflict involving Antigone's decision to defy Creon's orders and bury her brother, leading to a tragic series of events.

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