Antigone 1-3 + vocab

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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, particularly regarding the burial of Polyneices.

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Who are the main characters introduced in Antigone 1-3?

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The main characters include Antigone, Ismene, Creon, Haimon, and the Chorus.

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What does Creon decree regarding the burial of Polyneices?

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Creon decrees that Polyneices should not be buried and that anyone who attempts to do so will be punished.

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What is Ismene's initial reaction to Antigone's plan to bury Polyneices?

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Ismene is hesitant and refuses to help Antigone, fearing the consequences of defying Creon's law.

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How does Antigone view her duty to her brother Polyneices?

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Antigone believes it is her moral duty to bury her brother, regardless of the law.

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What is the significance of Haimon's character in the play?

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Haimon represents the voice of reason and challenges Creon's rigid authority, advocating for compassion and understanding.

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What does Creon accuse Haimon of in their argument?

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Creon accuses Haimon of being blinded by love for Antigone and not thinking rationally.

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What is the punishment for defying Creon's edict on Polyneices' burial?

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The punishment for defying Creon's edict is death.

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How does the Chorus function in Antigone?

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The Chorus provides commentary on the events of the play, reflecting the moral and social implications of the characters' actions.

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What does Antigone's defiance symbolize in the play?

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Antigone's defiance symbolizes the struggle between individual conscience and state law.