Antigone Test Review

Front

Who is the wife and mother of Oedipus?

Back

Jocasta

Front

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

Back

Chorus

Front

Who said, 'I have known sorrow. Tell me everything.'?

Back

Eurydice

Front

Who said, 'Then she must die--but her death will cause another.'?

Back

Haemon

Front

Who is engaged to marry Antigone?

Back

Haemon

Front

What is the main conflict in Antigone?

Back

The conflict between individual conscience and state law.

Front

What role does Creon play in Antigone?

Back

Creon is the king of Thebes and represents the law.

Front

What is Antigone's primary motivation in the play?

Back

To honor her brother Polyneices by giving him a proper burial.

Front

What does the Chorus represent in Greek tragedy?

Back

The Chorus represents the voice of the community and provides commentary on the action.

Front

What is the significance of fate in Antigone?

Back

Fate plays a crucial role, as characters struggle against their predetermined destinies.