The Chorus of Antigone consists of

the soldiers under Creon's command

The Sentry, or Watchman, character can be seen as an experiment. In the context of the norms of Greek drama, what is unusual about this character?

His speech is written in a somewhat naturalistic style, humorous style

He wears a mask; the first time masks are used in Greek tragedy

He speaks in verse instead of prose

He is a slave, but is depicted with great care and sympathy

The Sentry reports that

Argos is preparing another attack

someone is hiring mercenaries to fight Creon

In comparing the two sisters, one could most convincingly argue that

Antigone consistently keeps her goal in her mind while Ismene wavers back and forth

Ismene is the brains behind the operation, and Antigone the muscle

Ismene and Antigone never got along

Ismene was their father's favorite

When Creon has Ismene brought before him, Ismene

tries to take some of the blame for burying Polyneices

shrieks accusations at Antigone

tries to rally the Chorus in support of the sisters

Haemon warns Creon that

The people of Thebes are secretly supporting Antigone.

Antigone is beloved by the goddess Athena.

Antigone is the rightful heir to the throne.

The people Thebes are supporting Creon and his mandates.

In his rage, Creon orders that

Antigone be brought forward, to die while Haemon watches

Antigone will be stripped of all of medals of valor

Haemon will be executed in front of Antigone

Ismene be exiled and Antigone be exulted.

Early in his conversation, Creon insists that it is especially important that they defeat or "beat" Antigone because

she is a woman, and they cannot allow people to say that they were beaten by a woman

she is the rightful heir to the throne

she has supporters in the city of Athens

Teiresias, a prophet, warns that

The gods are dispeleased by Creon's actions

Antigone's rebel factions could destroy the city

Oedipus' ghost is most powerful.

The gods might destroy Thebes because of Antigone's defiance

After Tieresias leaves, the terrified Chorus advises Creon to

give Polyneices his burial and release Antigone

Teiresias also tells Creon

one of Creon's children will soon die and all cities will hate Creon

Creon will be forced out of the city and Haemon will rule.

Antigone could be said to be about

conflict between the individual and the state

conflict between the conscience and the laws of man

conflict between divine law and human law.

When brought before Creon, Antigone

defends her actions by asserting the supremacy of divine law; the law of the Gods

defends her actions by asserting that the conscience is the highest judge of morality

defends her actions by claiming Creon has no legitimate claim to the throne

defends her actions by threatening to start an armed revolution

Ismene pleads with Creon, asking him if he really has the heart to kill Antigone, who is

Haemon's fiance, and thus Creon's future daughter-in-law

princess and heir to the throne

the most loved woman of the Argonne Forest

a tireless champion of the poor

Haemon, Creon's son enters. What happens during their conversation?

At first Haemon seems to agree with his father, but then when he tries to persuade Creon to spare Antigone, the two men have a vicious argument.

Both men disagree, but they finally agree and make a decision together: Kill Ismene

Creon orders Haemon to kill Antigone.

Creon and Eurydice are both upset with Haemon for choosing Antigone to be his fiance.

Which statement was NOT reported by the Messenger,

Antigone murdered Haemon with her veil.

Haemon was at the cave, and he tried to kill Creon before killing himself.

After burying Polyneices, Creon and his men went into the cave and found Antigone.

Eurydice, upon hearing what has happened,

kills herself, and curses Creon before she dies.

seizes the throne and begins to rule.

exiles herself to the desert with Creon.

What is the punishment Ismene must accept?

inaction (not doing anything), as she has done throughout the whole play. She, like Creon, suffers alone.

gauging out of her eyes (poking them out) like her father

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Creon is intent on harshly punishing all those who break the law including family members:

He is an envious man who would never relinquish the throne under anyone.

He believes that his people will not respect him as a king if he showed leniency.

He is afraid of appearing weak in the eyes of his people.

He wants to make an example of Antigone to demonstrate his power.

What does Haemon tell King Creon about the people of Thebes' allegiance to him?

He says that the people only follow Creon out of fear and say what Creon wants to hear.

He says that they are willing to defend him from any opponents.

He says that the people have no respect for Creon and ridicule him behind his back.

He says that the people are prepared to revolt if Creon does not free Antigone.

How has Tiresias' prophecy that Creon would pay the gods "flesh of his own flesh" come true?

Creon's son has killed himself.

Creon was forced to yield a pound of flesh as a burnt offering.

Creon's only daughter was struck down in vengeance for Antigone.

Creon's lineage is cursed by gods for many generations.

What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon's decree?

God's laws demand burials and they are more important than man's laws.

She was trying to get back at Creon for taking the crown of Thebes.

Ismene forced her to do it against her will.

How does the city feel about Antigone's crime?

They do not view it as a crime, but as a loving sister caring for a dead brother.

They want Creon to execute her publicly.

They believe that Antigone's body should suffer the same fate decreed to Polyneices.

They believe that Antigone should be merely banished and not executed.

What does the prophet claim to be the cause of the god's reaction to their offerings?

They are angry regarding Creon's treatment of Polyneices and Antigone.

They are angry that Antigone defied Creon.

They angry that Creon refuses to pay homage to the gods in any way.

Antigone must pay for the sins of her father Oedipus.

What does the prophet claim can be done to repair the evil performed against the gods?

Creon should admit the errors and put them to right.

Antigone should beg mercy of Creon.

Creon offer a sacrifice on the altar of Zeus to atone for his sins.

Antigone can publicly apologize for defying Creon's decree.

The tragic hero is a person of nobility who possesses power and is respected by the community. The tragic hero

has a tragic flaw that compels him to make a disastrous error. The error causes great pain and misery. The realization of hero's own fatal flaw comes too late for him to change the situation.

has a fatal flaw. The realization of hero's own fatal flaw comes in time for him to change the situation.

has a fatal flaw. The realization of hero's own fatal flaw comes in time for him to change the situation and create a happy ending.

has a tragic flaw that compels him to make a disastrous error. The error causes great pain and misery. The realization of hero's own fatal flaw never comes.

Which of the following types of conflict are found within the play?

between the individual and the state

between the conscience and the laws of man

between divine law and human law

Examine the final six lines of the play: Knowledge truly is by far the most important part of happiness, but one must neglect nothing that gods demand. Great words of the over-proud balanced by great falls taught us knowledge in our age What theme is the Chorus trying to address?

The idea that knowledge and rationality must be balanced with respect for the gods.

Knowledge and rationality are of great value, but these must lead people to neglect the requirements of the gods.

Knowledge and rationality are of little value, and the needs of the gods must be given priority.

Knowledge and rationality are of little value, and the demands of the gods should be ignored.

Antigone is filled with irony. Select All Examples of irony found in the story.

Creon declares that Eteocles will receive a hero's burial and Polyneices is not to be touched for political reasons.

Antigone is called weak because she is a woman. She shows greater strength of character than most men by burying Polyneices herself.

Creon is warned by a prophet that Thebes will be destroyed by the choices he has made. Creon makes comments about things he considers shameful, yet he does not realize that he is describing himself.

What does the prophet claim can be done to repair the evil performed against the gods?

Creon should admit the errors and put them to right.

Antigone should beg for mercy from Creon.

Creon can offer a sacrifice on the alter of Zeus to atone for his sins.

Antigone can publicly apologize for defying Creon's decree.

What is King Creon's reaction to Teiresias' message?

He angrily refuses to yield because he doe not want to appear weak.

He believes that Teiresiaas is lying to him and that he is no prophet.

He is glad that the gods will relent if Antigone apologizes .

He repents his errors and tries to make amends.

According to the Messenger, "Fate can bless a man, and Fate can ruin the happy or unhappy man in a single day...When a man has lost all happiness you cannot say he is alive," what is he?

He is in a state of limbo, died within the friendship of God.

He becomes more proud and self-assured.

Creon's reactions to the events of the story allow the reader to see the irony. Creon is

bested by Antigone, a woman. He loses the respect of the gods, his citizens, and his family. The messenger is afraid that he will be killed for telling or revealing the truth to Creon. He only realizes the truth about himself when it is too late to fix the problem.

worshiped by his citizens at all times. The dutiful watchman wanted to tell him the truth. Ismene is proud to be his snitch.

knows how to fix the problem. He won't change his mind because he is afraid of his shrew of a wife. He only realizes the truth when it is too late.

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Antigone's father was

Antigone's two brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices

Creon is

Eteocles and Polyneices

The king of Thebes has declared that

Antigone asks Ismene to help her

When Antigone asks Ismene for help, Ismene

The Chorus of Antigone consists of

Which of these values does Creon praise in his initial speech to the Chorus?

The Sentry, or Watchman, character can be seen as an experiment. In the context of the norms of Greek drama, what is unusual about this character?

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