Antigone Characters Intro.

Front

Who wrote the play 'Antigone'?

Back

Sophocles

Front

What was the answer to the Sphinx's riddle?

Back

Man

Front

Who was the queen that ruled the city of Thebes at the beginning of the back story?

Back

Queen Jocasta

Front

Who is the blind prophet that tells Creon his fortune?

Back

Tiresias

Front

Which brother did the gods favor in battle?

Back

Eteocles

Front

What is the significance of the Sphinx's riddle in Greek mythology?

Back

It symbolizes the struggle of humanity to understand life and existence.

Front

What role does fate play in 'Antigone'?

Back

Fate is a central theme, highlighting the inevitability of destiny and the consequences of human actions.

Front

Who are the main characters in 'Antigone'?

Back

Antigone, Creon, Ismene, Haimon, Tiresias, and Jocasta.

Front

What is the central conflict in 'Antigone'?

Back

The conflict between Antigone's moral duty to bury her brother and Creon's law prohibiting it.

Front

What does Antigone symbolize in the play?

Back

Antigone symbolizes individual conscience and moral integrity.