In Purim and the Purim story there seems to be a recurring theme of opposites.
First, everything that happens in the second half of the megillah is an opposite of something that occurred in the first half.
Second, the megillah uses certain phrases and text to show us that the Jews are in Shushan, instead of Yerushaliam.
Third, one opinion of how much to drink on Purim, is so that you don't know the difference between Haman and Mordechai. (good and bad)
Lastly, the views of Amalek and their tactics, as we learned this past week, are completely the opposite of the Jew's.
What is the significance of all these opposites, and what are they supposed to teach us?
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