Antigone Pre-Reading

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Who wrote the play Antigone?

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Sophocles

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What type of drama is Antigone?

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Greek

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What is the main theme of Antigone?

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The conflict between individual conscience and state law.

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What is the setting of the play Antigone?

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Thebes

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Who are the main characters in Antigone?

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Antigone, Ismene, Creon, Haemon, Tiresias.

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What does Antigone believe is her duty?

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To bury her brother, Polynices, despite the law against it.

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What is Creon's relationship to Antigone?

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Creon is Antigone's uncle and the king of Thebes.

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What does Antigone mean when she calls her act of burying her brother 'holy'?

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She believes it is a sacred duty to honor the dead.

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What is the consequence of Antigone's actions?

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She faces death for defying Creon's edict.

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What role does fate play in Antigone?

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Fate is a central theme, suggesting that characters are bound by destiny.