Intro to Antigone

Who is considered one of the 'Fab Four' of tragedy in the English classroom?

• Homer

• Dante

• Sophocles

• Virgil

What does the term 'tragedy' in drama primarily focus on?

• Historical events

• Human suffering

• Comedic situations

• Heroic feats

What is the role of the chorus in a Greek drama?

• To provide musical entertainment

• To set the atmosphere and respond to scenes

• To narrate the story

• To act as the main characters

What is 'hamartia' in the context of Greek tragedy?

• A type of mask

• A dramatic pause

• A tragic flaw leading to downfall

• A happy ending

Who was Sophocles?

• A British poet

• A Greek tragedian

• A Greek philosopher

• A Roman playwright

What is the 'cycle of tragedy' as described in the text?

• Pity, shock, reconciliation, exaltation

• Birth, life, death, afterlife

• Introduction, rise, climax, fall

• Conflict, struggle, resolution, peace

How many of Sophocles' plays have survived to modern day?

• 50

• 24

• 123

• 7

What theme does 'Antigone' explore?

• Nature vs. man-made law

• The pursuit of happiness

• Adventures at sea

• The importance of wealth

What is 'catharsis' in the context of Greek tragedy?

• A plot twist

• The release of emotional tension

• A type of character

• A moral lesson

Who is Antigone in relation to Oedipus?

• His sister

• His daughter

• His wife

• His mother