Antigone Scene 3 and Ode 3

What is Antigone's response to Creon's decree forbidding the burial of her brother Polynices?

• She asks someone else to bury her brother instead

• She agrees with it and obeys Creon's decree

• She defies it and insists on burying her brother Polynices.

• She ignores it and leaves her brother unburied

How does the Chorus react to Antigone's decision to defy Creon's orders?

• The Chorus reacts with joy and approval.

• The Chorus reacts with anger and disappointment.

• The Chorus reacts with shock and disbelief.

• The Chorus reacts with indifference and apathy.

What word means: the acto or offense of speaking negatively about God or sacred things?

• brazen

• vile

• absolve

• blasphemy

What are the consequences of Creon's decree regarding the burial of Polynices?

• It leads to Creon being hailed as a hero

• It results in Polynices being honored with a grand funeral

• It causes the citizens to rebel against Creon's rule

• It leads to Antigone defying the decree and facing the consequences of her actions.

Discuss the conflict between divine and human law as portrayed in this scene.

• Creon's decision to marry Antigone against the gods' will

• Antigone's decision to bury her brother against the king's decree

• The chorus' support for Antigone's actions

• Antigone's decision to join the army against the king's orders

Step 3 in the traits of a Tragic Hero is....

• Anagnorisis

• Nemesis and Catastrophe

• Peripetia

• The mistake

What role does Haemon play in the scene and how does he contribute to the conflict?

• Haemon is a messenger who delivers bad news to Antigone

• Haemon is a servant who helps King Creon in executing Antigone

• Haemon is a soldier who fights against Antigone

• Haemon is Antigone's fiancé and he tries to reason with his father, King Creon, to reconsider his decision to execute Antigone.

How is the theme of fate and free will depicted in Antigone Scene 3 and Ode 3?

• The theme of fate and free will is not depicted in Antigone Scene 3 and Ode 3

• Antigone's determination is not in conflict with the belief in the inevitability of fate

• The theme of fate and free will is only depicted in Antigone Scene 3, not in Ode 3

• The conflict between Antigone's determination and the belief in the inevitability of fate

An event that causes great and often sudden damage is a _________________.

Explain the concept of hubris and how it is demonstrated by Creon in this scene.

• Creon demonstrates hubris by seeking guidance from the gods and respecting their will

• Creon demonstrates hubris by being humble and open to the advice of others

• Creon demonstrates hubris by refusing to listen to the advice of others and insisting on his own way, even when it goes against the will of the gods.

• Creon demonstrates hubris by admitting his mistakes and apologizing for his actions