Exploring Antigone Scene 4

What is the primary conflict in Scene 4 of Antigone?

• The struggle between Creon and the citizens of Thebes regarding taxation.

• The disagreement between Antigone and Haemon about their future together.

• The conflict between Antigone's moral duty to bury her brother and Creon's law against it.

• The conflict between Antigone and her sister Ismene over family loyalty.

How does Antigone's character develop in this scene?

• Antigone becomes indifferent to her family's fate.

• Antigone's character develops into a resolute figure committed to her moral beliefs.

• Antigone shows a lack of conviction in her beliefs.

• Antigone prioritizes her personal desires over her duties.

What role does Creon play in Scene 4?

• Creon is a sympathetic character who supports Antigone.

• Creon is a passive observer who does not intervene in the conflict.

• Creon is a friend of Antigone who tries to mediate between her and the law.

• Creon acts as the authoritative ruler who enforces the law and confronts Antigone.

Identify a key theme presented in Scene 4.

• Vulnerability and self-acceptance

• Isolation and despair

• Conformity and obedience

• Ambition and greed

What is the significance of the Chorus in this scene?

• The Chorus sings a song unrelated to the scene.

• The Chorus represents the main character's thoughts.

• The Chorus only serves as background noise.

• The Chorus provides commentary and emotional context, guiding the audience's understanding of the scene.

How does the dialogue between Antigone and Creon reflect their values?

• Creon and Antigone both prioritize individual freedom above all else.

• The conversation highlights their mutual respect for each other's beliefs.

• The dialogue shows Antigone's desire for power over Creon's rule.

• The dialogue reflects Antigone's commitment to family and divine law versus Creon's emphasis on state authority and order.

What emotions are expressed by Antigone in Scene 4?

• Sorrow, despair, isolation, defiance.

• Fear, confusion, apathy, trust

• Joy, acceptance, camaraderie, hope

• Anger, betrayal, happiness, contentment

How does Scene 4 contribute to the overall tragedy of the play?

• Scene 4 contributes to the overall tragedy by intensifying character conflicts and foreshadowing their doomed outcomes.

• Scene 4 provides comic relief that lightens the mood of the play.

• Scene 4 focuses solely on the setting without affecting the plot.

• Scene 4 introduces a new character who resolves all conflicts.

What literary devices are prominent in Scene 4?

• Allegory, irony, and stream of consciousness.

• Metaphor, symbolism, and alliteration.

• Imagery, foreshadowing, and dialogue.

• Personification, hyperbole, and satire.

How does Scene 4 foreshadow future events in the play?

• Scene 4 introduces a new character who resolves all conflicts immediately.

• Scene 4 foreshadows future conflicts and consequences through tense dialogue and ominous imagery.

• Scene 4 provides a lighthearted moment that contrasts with the rest of the play.

• Scene 4 focuses solely on the backstory of a minor character without implications for the plot.