Antigone Characters

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Who is Persephone in Greek mythology?

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Persephone is the goddess who ate pomegranate seeds in the underworld, which led to the change in seasons.

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What does Antigone promise to do regarding her brother?

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Antigone promises to bury her brother, Polynices, regardless of the law set by Creon.

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Who convinces Creon to heed Tiresias' warnings?

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The Priest convinces Creon to listen to Tiresias regarding the future.

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What role does Poseidon play in the story of Danae?

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Poseidon calms the seas to save Danae and her baby, who were placed in a coffin and thrown into the sea.

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Who was Laios in relation to Thebes?

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Laios was the king who first ruled Thebes with Oedipus' mother, Jocasta.

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What is the significance of the pomegranate seeds in the myth of Persephone?

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The pomegranate seeds symbolize the cycle of life and death, as Persephone's consumption of them binds her to the underworld and explains the changing seasons.

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What is the main conflict in Antigone?

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The main conflict in Antigone is between individual moral duty and state law, as Antigone chooses to honor her brother over obeying Creon's edict.

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Who are the main characters in Antigone?

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The main characters include Antigone, Creon, Ismene, and Haemon.

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What does Creon represent in the play Antigone?

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Creon represents the authority of the state and the importance of law and order.

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What is the role of Tiresias in Antigone?

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Tiresias is a blind prophet who warns Creon about the consequences of his actions and the importance of honoring the dead.