Antigone Flashcard 3

Front

What does Creon prioritize above family and friends?

Back

Upholding the law.

Front

What is Creon's decision regarding Antigone and Ismene at the end of scene 3?

Back

Antigone will be entombed in a vault and Ismene is to be freed.

Front

According to Creon, what makes Antigone's crime worse?

Back

She isn't sorry for what she did, and she is boasting about it.

Front

Why does Haimon challenge Creon’s death sentence of Antigone?

Back

He is going to marry her, Creon is her uncle, and the people don’t want her punished.

Front

What are the two crimes Creon accuses Antigone of?

Back

Breaking the law and boasting about it.

Front

What is the significance of Antigone's actions in relation to the laws of the gods?

Back

Antigone believes that the laws of the gods are higher than the laws of man.

Front

How does Creon's character reflect the theme of power in 'Antigone'?

Back

Creon's rigid adherence to law and order demonstrates the dangers of absolute power.

Front

What role does fate play in the story of Antigone?

Back

Fate is a driving force that leads to the tragic outcomes for Antigone and her family.

Front

What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene?

Back

They are sisters, with Antigone being the more rebellious and Ismene the more cautious.

Front

How does the concept of loyalty manifest in 'Antigone'?

Back

Loyalty is portrayed through Antigone's commitment to her brother Polyneices and her defiance of Creon.