Antigone

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What are the main characteristics of Antigone as a character?

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Brave, loyal, determined, rebellious.

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What has 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 does Antigone embody the theme of individual conscience versus state authority?

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Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow her own conscience and defy the state's authority, even at the cost of her own life.

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What is a synonym for contempt?

Back

Disrespect.

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What is a synonym for obdurate?

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Stubborn.

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What is the significance of Antigone's actions in the play?

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Her actions highlight the conflict between personal morals and societal laws.

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What role does Creon play in Antigone's story?

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Creon represents state authority and the law, opposing Antigone's moral beliefs.

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What is the main conflict in Antigone?

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The main conflict is between Antigone's duty to her family and her defiance of Creon's edict.

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How does Antigone's character challenge gender roles in the play?

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Antigone defies traditional gender expectations by taking bold actions typically reserved for male characters.

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

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The theme explores how characters' choices lead to their destinies, questioning whether they are controlled by fate or their own decisions.