Antigone Prologue Flashcard

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Who is the author of the play Antigone?

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Sophocles

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What is the setting of the play Antigone?

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Thebes, ancient Greece

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Who is Antigone's father?

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Oedipus

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Who is Antigone's uncle?

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Creon

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What is the main conflict in the prologue of Antigone?

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Clash between Antigone's desire to bury her brother and King Creon's decree

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What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene?

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Sisters

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What is the punishment for anyone who defies the king's decree in Antigone?

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Death

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What is the role of the Chorus in the prologue of Antigone?

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Narrator and provider of background information

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What is the significance of the character of Creon in the prologue?

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Creon's character sets the stage for the conflict and establishes his authority as the king.

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What is the theme of the prologue in Antigone?

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Conflict between individual conscience and the laws of the state