Sophocles: Antigone

Whose value system can be summed up this way: one must always yield to the laws of society or the world will descend into anarchy.

• Creon

• Ismene

• Antigone

• Haimon

Who wrote the play?

• Shakespeare

• Socrates

• Sophocles

• Aristotle

What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon’s decree?

• She seeks revenge against Creon for his actions against her family.

• She is manipulated by other characters to defy Creon's decree.

• She believes that Creon's law is unjust and falls below the Gods' laws.

• She desires to gain power and control over the city of Thebes.

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.

How does the character of Antigone embody the theme of individual conscience versus state authority?

• Antigone embodies this theme by blindly following the state's authority, disregarding her own conscience.

• Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow her own conscience and defy the state's authority, even at the cost of her own life.

• Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow the state's authority, disregarding her own conscience.

• Antigone does not embody this theme as she does not have any conflict with the state's authority.

What are the major themes in Antigone and how are they developed throughout the play?

• The major themes in Antigone include the conflict between individualism and state law, the nature of justice, and the consequences of pride.

• The major themes in Antigone are the importance of nature, environment, and sustainability.

• The major themes in Antigone are the significance of love, duty to your family, and loyalty to those in power.

• The major themes in Antigone are the effects of war, politics, and religion on a kingdom.

What are the main characteristics of Antigone as a character?

• Timid, unfaithful, passive, compliant

• Cowardly, disloyal, indecisive, obedient

• Fearless, uncommitted, submissive, obedient

• Brave, loyal, determined, rebellious

How does the theme of pride and stubbornness manifest in the character of Creon?

• Creon's pride and stubbornness manifest in his refusal to listen to others and his insistence on punishing Antigone, even when it leads to tragic consequences.

• Creon's pride and stubbornness do not manifest in the play.

• Creon's pride and stubbornness manifest in his willingness to compromise and listen to others.

• Creon's pride and stubbornness manifest in his ability to admit his mistakes and change his decisions.

Hubris is

• a tragic flaw

• a reversal of fate

• excessive pride

• a punishment

A character weakness that brings about destruction is known as

• tragic recognition

• the hero's enemies

• tragic flaw

• results of bad luck