Antigone Final Flashcard

Front

Who is the King of Thebes, father of Haemon, and brother of Jocasta?

Back

Creon

Front

Who wrote the play Antigone?

Back

Sophocles

Front

What is Antigone's attitude toward death?

Back

She is not afraid of it and thinks it is an acceptable sacrifice.

Front

Who is the sister of Antigone?

Back

Ismene

Front

Who are the leading men of Thebes who comment on the action of the play?

Back

Chorus

Front

What is the central conflict in Antigone?

Back

The conflict between individual moral duty and state law.

Front

What does Antigone do that defies Creon's edict?

Back

She buries her brother Polyneices.

Front

What is the consequence of Antigone's actions?

Back

She is sentenced to death.

Front

What role does Ismene play in Antigone's story?

Back

She represents the voice of caution and conformity.

Front

What is the significance of the Chorus in Antigone?

Back

They provide commentary and reflect the moral and social issues of the play.