Antigone Review

Front

Lamentation

Back

an expression of grief

Front

Who does Creon blame for the tragic events at the end of the play?

Back

himself

Front

Whose laws does Antigone say she follows?

Back

the gods'

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Why is Ismene initially unwilling to help Antigone?

Back

does not want to be punished for breaking the law.

Front

What happens to the attitude of the Chorus as the play progresses?

Back

It becomes more sympathetic to Antigone.

Front

What is the central conflict in Antigone?

Back

The conflict between individual conscience and state law.

Front

Define 'tragic hero' in the context of Antigone.

Back

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

Front

What role does fate play in Antigone?

Back

Fate is a driving force that determines the characters' destinies, often leading to tragic outcomes.

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How does Antigone's character embody the theme of civil disobedience?

Back

She defies Creon's edict to honor her brother, prioritizing divine law over human law.

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What is Creon's tragic flaw?

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His excessive pride (hubris) and stubbornness.