Antigone: Summary & Analysis

What does Creon believe will happen to him if he allows Antigone to live?

• Creon believes that it will undermine his authority and power as king.
• Creon believes that it will make him popular among the people.
• Creon believes that it will lead to peace in the kingdom.
• Creon believes that it will strengthen his position as king.

In the line, "my tomb and bridal chamber - my eternal hollow dwelling place," what does Antigone compare her tomb with?

• bridal chamber and coffin

• a safe place for her to contemplate and strategize her escape

• "Don't you know that no one faced with death would ever stop the signing and groans, if that would help?

• her final resting place and where she will be reunited with her deceased family members

What purpose does Antigone's tomb serve in the play "Antigone"?

• It is where Antigone is buried after her death.

• It serves as a symbol of defiance against Creon's unjust decree.

  • * Rationale: Antigone's tomb becomes a symbol of resistance and defiance against Creon's decree, as she chooses to bury her brother Polyneices despite the consequences.

• It is where Ismene seeks refuge from Creon's wrath.

• It represents the tragic consequences of Creon's hubris.

Who was not allowed to be buried according to Creon's decree?

• Antigone

• Ismene

• Polynices

• Eteocles

What does Antigone prioritize over the king's decree?

• Her safety

• Her loyalty to the state

• Her family's wishes

• The gods' laws

Which character is a blind prophet who warns Creon?

• Ismene

• Eurydice

• Haemon

• Tiresias

What metaphor does Creon use to describe his role in Thebes?

• A judge overseeing justice

• A builder constructing a fortress

• A captain steering a ship

• A shepherd guiding his flock

What does the dirt symbolize when Antigone buries her brother?

• Fear of punishment

• Devotion to divine laws

• Rebellion against Creon

• Anger towards the gods