Antigone so far...

 What is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work?

• Conflict

• Theme

• Character

• Plot

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Which of these sentences best describes what has happened to Antigone’s brothers as it is explained in the text?

• One brother has died and is being honored by Creon; the other brother has been banished from the city-state of Thebes.

• Both brothers have died and Creon is providing a great feast to honor his nephews before a funeral.

• One brother has died and is being given funeral rights; the other brother has died and is forbidden burial.

• Both brothers have lost in battle and have been ordered to leave the city-state of Thebes with Antigone.

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What is the main conflict in Antigone?

• The conflict between Antigone and her sister Ismene.

• The clash between Antigone's loyalty to her brother and her loyalty to the state.

• The struggle between Antigone and the king's authority.

• The clash between Antigone's duty to her family and her duty to the state.

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What are the major themes in Antigone?

• Conflict between individual and state, nature of justice, and role of fate.

• Power struggle between family members, importance of loyalty, and consequences of disobedience.

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Who is the protagonist of Antigone?

• Haemon

• Antigone

• Ismene

• Creon

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How does Antigone challenge societal norms and expectations?

• By seeking the king's permission before burying her brother.

• By defying the king's decree and burying her brother against the law.

• By obeying all societal norms and expectations.

• By conforming to the king's decree and not burying her brother.

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Creon claims to place law above promotion of family or friends.

• True

• False

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The penalty for going against Creon's decree is--

• Stoning to death in public

• death by hanging

• exile from the city

• death by poison

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Why will Creon not allow the burial of Polyneices?

• Creon doesn't understand proper burial rights.

• Eteocles was always Creon's favorite.

• Creon thinks he is a traitor for causing a battle in their country.

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How does Antigone feel towards Ismene in the prologue?

• Angry that Ismene won't help her honor their brother

• Afraid for Ismene's future

• Desperate for Ismene to help so that she isn't alone

• Relieved that Ismene agrees to help her

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