Antigone Test Review

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What is the main subject that a text is about?

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Theme

Front

What are hints or clues about what will happen later in a story?

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Foreshadowing

Front

Who was Creon's wife who also takes her own life at the end of the play?

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Eurydice

Front

Antigone is an example of a ________.

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Tragic Hero

Front

Who is the sister/daughter of Oedipus and the protagonist of the story?

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Antigone

Front

What is the definition of a Tragic Hero?

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A character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.

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What role does the Chorus play in Greek tragedy?

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The Chorus provides commentary, reflects on the themes, and interacts with the characters.

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What is the significance of the theme of fate vs. free will in Antigone?

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It explores the tension between human choice and predetermined destiny.

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What does the term 'hubris' refer to in the context of Greek tragedy?

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Excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to the downfall of the protagonist.

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What is the role of Antigone's moral beliefs in the play?

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They drive her actions and conflict with the laws of the state.