Antigone: Part 3

"The royal blood, shed by his royal hand" (Messenger)

What news is the messenger telling the chorus?

• Prince Haemon took his own life.

• King Creon took his own's son's life.

• Prince Haemon took his father's life.

"I heard a few scraps of your conversation" (Euridice)

What does the word "scrap" means in this sentence?

• Waste materials

• parts of a conversation

• Leftover food

What did Creon told Haemon once he entered the cave?

• To conduct a funeral rite.

• To untie Antigone's body.

• Leave the cave immediately.

What was Haemon's response towards his father order?

Select all that applies.

• Unable to struck Creon, Haemon took his own life with his sword.

• He took his sword and attacked Creon.

• He stood up and hugged his father.

Why did Queen Euridice left without saying a word?

• She wants to grieve in private with her ladies in waiting.

• She wants to go and see the bodies through her own eyes.

• She wants to confront her husband, King Creon about the tragedy.

What concerns are there about Queen Euridice's actions that were revealed in the interaction between the chorus and the messenger

• She behaves as if nothing happened after hearing the news.

• She left without saying a word. Her silence was unusual.

• She was crying loudly.

"She mentioned Megareus" (Messenger)

Who is Megareus?

• An ancient Greek God.

• A creature from the underworld.

• Creon and Euridice's eldest son.

King Creon's speech about his son and wife's death is an example of what Dramatic Speech?

(In this scene, the Character addressed the speech to the chorus)

• Aside

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

Why is Antigone considered a Tragic Drama?

Provide evidence from the scenes to support your answer.

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