What is Stevenson saying when he said "we need more hope. We need more mercy. We need more justice (241)

the penalty for defying creon's decree is death, as can be seen in the tragedy. if you do obey him however, all is forgiven

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.  

there mad at that place