Antigone Final Flashcard

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Who wrote Antigone?

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Sophocles

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What happened to Antigone’s brothers?

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One brother has died and is being given funeral rights; the other brother has died and is forbidden burial.

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How is Antigone caught?

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The guards see her the second time she covers Polyneices’ body.

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What does Ismene do when brought before Creon?

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She tries to take some of the blame for burying Polyneices.

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Who said, 'Of all the evils that are on this earth, the worst is money!'?

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Creon

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What is the main conflict in Antigone?

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The conflict between individual moral duty and state law.

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What does Antigone believe about burial rights?

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She believes that the dead deserve proper burial regardless of the law.

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What role does Creon play in Antigone?

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He is the king of Thebes and represents the law and order.

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What is the significance of the Chorus in Antigone?

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The Chorus provides commentary on the events and reflects the moral and social values of the time.

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What is the theme of fate versus free will in Antigone?

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Characters struggle with their fates and the consequences of their choices.