Antigone Review

Front

What is the tone of Antigone when she is captured?

Back

Defiant

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How does Creon's tone change throughout the play?

Back

From self-righteous to regretful

Front

Who are the parents of Antigone?

Back

Oedipus and Jocasta

Front

Why does the Sentry inform Creon about Polyneices' burial?

Back

He lost the game of dice that determined which guard had to deliver the news.

Front

What reason does Haemon give for arguing that Creon should free Antigone?

Back

Others believe that Antigone is innocent.

Front

What is the central conflict in Antigone?

Back

The conflict between individual moral duty and state law.

Front

What does Antigone believe is more important than the law?

Back

Divine law and familial duty.

Front

How does Creon view the law in relation to his authority?

Back

He believes that the law must be upheld to maintain order and authority.

Front

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

Back

Ismene represents the voice of caution and conformity, contrasting with Antigone's defiance.

Front

What role does fate play in the story of Antigone?

Back

Fate is a driving force that leads to the tragic outcomes of the characters.