Exploring Antigone: Scenes 2 and 3

What is the primary conflict introduced in Scene 2?

• The protagonist's struggle against external pressures.

• The antagonist's rise to power in the community.

• The setting's impact on the protagonist's daily life.

• The protagonist's internal conflict with their own emotions.

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How does Antigone justify her decision to bury her brother?

• Antigone thinks her brother would prefer to remain unburied.

• Antigone believes that burying her brother is a crime against the state.

• Antigone justifies her decision to bury her brother by prioritizing divine law over human law, believing it is her sacred duty to honor him.

• Antigone is motivated by a desire for personal glory and recognition.

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What role does Creon play in the events of Scene 2?

• Creon acts as the enforcer of state law and sets the conflict in motion.

• Creon promotes the idea of rebellion against the state.

• Creon seeks to unite the opposing factions in the city.

• Creon is a passive observer of the events.

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What are the consequences of Antigone's actions as discussed in Scene 3?

• Creon rewards Antigone for her bravery.

• Antigone is celebrated as a hero by the people.

• Antigone's actions lead to a peaceful resolution.

• Antigone's actions lead to her arrest, a confrontation with Creon, and ultimately set off a tragic chain of events.

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How does Ismene react to Antigone's determination in Scene 2?

• Ismene supports Antigone's decision wholeheartedly.

• Ismene encourages Antigone to act recklessly without considering the consequences.

• Ismene reacts with fear and tries to dissuade Antigone from her determination.

• Ismene remains indifferent and does not engage with Antigone.

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What themes of loyalty and duty are explored in these scenes?

• Characters prioritize personal gain over family obligations.

• Loyalty and duty manifest as characters navigate their responsibilities to loved ones versus their own aspirations.

• Duty is shown as irrelevant to the characters' decisions.

• Loyalty is depicted as a burden that hinders progress.

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How does the Chorus contribute to the narrative in Scene 3?

• The Chorus provides context, commentary, and emotional reflection, enhancing the narrative.

• The Chorus only sings songs without any narrative impact.

• The Chorus provides a detailed summary of previous scenes without commentary.

• The Chorus acts as a character in the story, influencing events directly.

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What is Creon's stance on law and order as depicted in Scene 2?

• Creon prioritizes personal loyalty over the law.

• Creon believes that law and order are unnecessary for a free society.

• Creon thinks that laws should be flexible and open to interpretation.

• Creon strongly supports law and order, viewing them as essential for the stability of the state.

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How does the tension between individual morals and state laws manifest in these scenes?

• The tension is resolved through legal reforms that align with personal beliefs.

• The tension manifests through characters facing dilemmas between personal ethics and legal obligations.

• Characters ignore the laws entirely and act solely on their morals.

• The state laws are depicted as universally accepted and unchallenged.

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What foreshadowing elements can be identified in Scene 3?

• Cheerful dialogue

• Bright imagery

• Ominous dialogue, dark imagery, and significant character actions.

• Unrelated character thoughts

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