Antigone by Sophocles

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Who wrote the play 'Antigone'?

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Sophocles

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How does Antigone feel towards Ismene in the prologue?

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Angry that Ismene won't help her honor their brother.

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What is the penalty for going against Creon's decree?

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Stoning to death in public.

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Which character trait does NOT fit Antigone?

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Fearful.

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What did the ancient Greeks believe would happen to a person left unburied?

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The soul of the dead person would be left to wander the earth.

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What is the central conflict in 'Antigone'?

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

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What does Antigone represent in the play?

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Individual moral duty and familial loyalty.

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What does Creon represent in the play?

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State law and authority.

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What is the significance of the character Ismene in 'Antigone'?

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Ismene represents the voice of caution and the consequences of defying authority.

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What theme is explored through Antigone's defiance of Creon's orders?

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The theme of civil disobedience and moral versus legal obligations.