Study Guide - Antigone

Which theme does the chorus discuss in the 1st Ode?

• The law of the gods and man

• The power of love

• The futility of war

• The beauty of nature

What is the new law that Creon has introduced at the beginning of the play?

• It is illegal to bury the body of Polyneices, the brother of Antigone.

• All citizens must leave Thebes immediately.

• Women are forbidden from speaking in public.

• The throne will be given to the youngest son.

Which type of law does Antigone follow?

• The law of the gods

• The law of the king

• The law of the people

• The law of nature

Why did Creon want Polyneices to be “buried” untraditionally?

• Polyneices attacked the city of Thebes. It was a disgrace for him to do this because his family was from there.

• Creon wanted to honor Polyneices above all others.

• Polyneices was a foreign invader from another land.

• Creon believed traditional burial was too expensive.

Who is Haimon? _________

• He is Antigone’s fiancé and Creon’s son.

• He is Antigone’s brother and Oedipus’s son.

• He is the king of Thebes.

• He is the messenger who brings news to Creon.

What does Creon discover in the palace in scene 5?

• He discovers his wife’s dead body.

• He discovers a hidden treasure.

• He discovers a secret passage.

• He discovers a letter from Oedipus.

Who does the Chorus compare Antigone to?

• Her father, Oedipus

• Her sister, Ismene

• Her uncle, Creon

• Her mother, Jocasta

In the 2nd Ode, the chorus states, “No pride on earth is free of the ____________ of Heaven.”

• curse

• blessing

• favor

• mercy

What does Creon believe is an “evil” in society?

• Creon believes that anarchy is an evil in society.

• Creon believes that wealth is an evil in society.

• Creon believes that loyalty is an evil in society.

• Creon believes that bravery is an evil in society.

Who is Teiresias? _________

• A seer (prophet) who is blind.

• A famous Greek warrior.

• A king of Thebes.

• A goddess of wisdom.