Antigone Part 2

At the beginning of this scene, Haemon utters words of acknowledgements and praise to Creon as a father and leader. What is his purpose in starting his argument in this manner rather than address his father in rage due to Antigone's condemnation?

• Haemon wanted to ensure his father his outmost respect before he state his plead for Antigone's freedom.

• Haemon feels powerless and hopeless under his father's authority.

• Haemon agreed with his father's decision to condemn Antigone for the crime she committed.

" A man who rules wisely within his family, will make sensible decision on political matters"

What is Creon trying to express to Haemon by uttering this line?

• He is is Haemon's father and King. Therefore Haemon is considered powerless.

• Having authority and power over his family makes him a person who makes rational political decisions in matters of state.

• His family must obey him or they will face the same judgement as Antigone.

What is the main reason for Antigone's condemnation?

• She refused to marry the King's son.

• She buried her brother and disobeyed the King's order.

• She led an army to take the throne of Thebes.

What does Haemon values as much as his father's health and happiness?

• His Father's sovereignty over Thebes.

• Haemon's own freedom.

• His Father's Reputation.

What is Haemon's argument about the authority of the state?

• The state should rule based on instilling fear among ordinary people.

• State decisions should consider moral values.

• The state and its decision should not be questioned.

What is King Creon's argument about Power and Authority? Select all the applies.

• His decision is not based on ordinary people on the streets but in accordance to the law.

• He is the government and his decision reflects the government's authority over the people.

• Creon considers the opinion of ordinary people in making his decisions.

What was Creon's reactions to his Haemon's arguments?

• He listened to Haemon's moral reasoning and dismissed Antigone's case.

• He considered changing his decision.

• He becomes more determined to condemn and punish Antigone.

"Father, will you see me no more" (Haemon)

What does Haemon decide after his father's final decision?

• To seek help from his mother, Queen Euridice.

• To leave and never see his father again.

• To accept this father's decision.

What is the chorus trying to imply with their words to Antigone?

Please select all that applies.

• A warning to Antigone on the worst outcome of Creon's anger towards her.

• Antigone's suffering will be rewarded with peace and freedom in the eternal world.

• Antigone's act was noble in the eyes of the people and the Gods.

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