Antigone Lines 180 -235

Multiple Select

Who is Creon?

• Antigone's father

• The king of Thebes

• Antigone, Ismene, Polynice's Etecoles's uncle

• Zues's brother

Multiple Choice

Who is described as possessing the throne and all its powers after the deaths of the two sons in Antigone?

• Creon

• Oedipus

• Antigone

• King Laius

Open Ended

Why do you think the gods are described as having 'rocked' the ship of state in Antigone? What might this metaphor suggest about the relationship between the divine and political power in the play?

Open Ended

What does the speaker’s belief that a leader should never place friendship above the good of the country suggest about his view of power and responsibility? Do you agree with this perspective? Why or why not?

Fill in the Blanks

The speaker claims that the safety of the city depends on its ability to stay

on course.

Multiple Choice

According to the speaker in the passages, what is the most important quality for someone who sets the course for a city?

• Adopting the soundest policies without fear

• Having many friends

• Being silent in times of danger

• Honoring family above all

Open Ended

Why do you think Creon chooses to publicly honor Eteocles with a hero’s burial? What message might he be trying to send to the people of Thebes?

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Greek word 'philous' as discussed in the passage?

• It means both 'friends' and 'close relations.'

• It refers only to blood relatives.

• It is used to describe enemies.

• It means 'hero' in Greek.

Open Ended

How does the speaker distinguish between Eteocles and Polynices in terms of their treatment after death?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are principles expressed by the speaker regarding loyalty and patriotism?

• A traitor should not be honored above a patriot.

• Loyalty to the state is valued above personal relationships.

• All citizens should be treated equally after death.

• A person's actions determine their worth to the city.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the passage, how do themes of loyalty and fate shape the events and characters in Antigone?

Multiple Choice

What role do the gods play in the safety and fate of the state as described in these lines from Antigone?

• They are indifferent to human affairs.

• They actively intervene to restore order.

• They punish the innocent.

• They only support the rulers.