Antigone's Themes of Suffering and Fate

Antigone enters, reflecting on her fate and lamenting her impending death. She compares her situation to Niobe's, expressing sorrow and defiance against her unjust judgment. Creon orders her punishment, and Antigone speaks her final words, maintaining her innocence and dignity.

What does Antigone express as she enters the scene?

• Joy and happiness

• Sorrow and acceptance

• Anger and defiance

• Confusion and fear

What does Antigone say about the sun as she enters?

• It shines brightly for her

• It is setting

• It no longer shines for her

• It is hidden behind clouds

How does Antigone view her impending death?

• As a mystery

• As an honor

• As a relief

• As a punishment

What does Antigone say about the music in the underworld?

• There is loud music

• There is sad music

• There is joyful music

• There is no music

To whom does Antigone compare her fate?

• Helen of Troy

• Niobe

• Cassandra

• Medea

What does Antigone feel about her death compared to Niobe's?

• It is more joyful

• It is more glorious

• It is more peaceful

• It is more lonely

What does Antigone lament about Thebes?

• Its wealth

• Its pity

• Its power

• Its beauty

What does Antigone ask her friends to do?

• Celebrate her

• Pity her

• Forget her

• Ignore her

What family curse does Antigone acknowledge?

• The curse of love

• The curse of wealth

• The curse of power

• The curse of her lineage

What does Antigone say about the laws of heaven?

• She transgressed them

• She followed them

• She ignored them

• She misunderstood them