Antigone Test

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Who is Eurydice in the play Antigone?

Back

Eurydice is a queen.

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What is the MAJOR conflict in the play Antigone?

Back

The major conflict is between the laws of man and the laws of the gods.

Front

What literary device is used when Antigone says, "It is my nature to join in love, not hate."?

Back

This is an example of juxtaposition.

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What is Antigone mourning about at the time she is led to her death?

Back

Antigone is mourning the fact that she will never marry and is a victim of an untimely death.

Front

What advice does Haemon give his father Creon?

Back

Haemon advises Creon to yield to reason and listen to the citizens of Thebes.

Front

What is the significance of the character Antigone in the play?

Back

Antigone represents the struggle between individual conscience and state law.

Front

What role does Creon play in Antigone?

Back

Creon is the king of Thebes and represents the law and order of the state.

Front

How does the theme of fate versus free will manifest in Antigone?

Back

The characters struggle with their fates as determined by the gods versus their own choices.

Front

What does the character of Ismene represent in the play?

Back

Ismene represents the voice of caution and conformity to societal norms.

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What is the role of the Chorus in Antigone?

Back

The Chorus provides commentary on the events and reflects the moral and social values of the time.