Analyzing Themes in Antigone

Which character in "Antigone" is the sister of Ismene?

• Eurydice

• Antigone

• Creon

• Haemon

What is the primary law that Antigone breaks in the play?

• She steals from the king.

• She buries her brother against Creon’s orders.

• She lies to her father.

• She leaves Thebes.

Which word best describes Creon's attitude at the beginning of the play?

• Humble

• Stubborn

• Fearful

• Indifferent

What does the word "edict" most closely mean as used in the play?

• A suggestion

• A law or command

• A celebration

• A punishment

Which theme is introduced when Antigone decides to bury her brother?

• The power of love

• The conflict between conscience and law

• The importance of wealth

• The value of friendship

Which theme is developed through Creon's actions as king?

• The dangers of pride

• The joy of family

• The importance of humor

• The value of silence

What is the meaning of the phrase "I am not afraid of the danger; if it means death, it will not be the worst of deaths" as spoken by Antigone?

• She is afraid of dying.

• She believes there are worse things than death.

• She wants to avoid danger.

• She is asking for help.

What is the connotative meaning of the word "defiance" as it applies to Antigone's actions?

• Obedience

• Rebellion

• Confusion

• Agreement

What narrative technique does Sophocles use by having the Chorus comment on the action throughout the play?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Chorus as narrator

• Irony

How does Antigone’s decision to bury her brother demonstrate her values?

• She values the king’s laws above all.

• She values family loyalty and religious duty.

• She values wealth and power.

• She values public opinion.