Antigone: Themes and Character Motivations

The transcript describes a scene from the play 'Antigone' where Antigone and Ismene discuss the decree by King Creon forbidding the burial of their brother Polynices. Antigone is determined to defy the law and bury him, despite Ismene's fears. The Chorus then celebrates Thebes' victory over the invading army.

What is the setting of the play as described in the introduction?

• The palace of Creon

• A marketplace

• A battlefield

• A forest

What event has just occurred before the play begins?

• A wedding

• A battle

• A famine

• A festival

What is the relationship between Antigone and Polynices?

• Friends

• Enemies

• Cousins

• Siblings

What does Antigone plan to do if she is caught?

• Flee the city

• Deny her actions

• Accept her fate

• Blame Ismene

What does Antigone say about the laws of man?

• They are unbreakable

• They are divine

• They are temporary

• They are eternal

What new decree has King Creon announced?

• A law forbidding the burial of Polynices

• A tax increase

• A ban on public gatherings

• A festival in honor of the gods

Who are the two sisters mentioned in the play?

• Antigone and Ismene

• Electra and Iphigenia

• Penelope and Nausicaa

• Helen and Clytemnestra

What does Antigone accuse Ismene of being if she does not help?

• A fool

• A coward

• A traitor

• A hero

What does Ismene believe about their ability to fight against men?

• They are weaker

• They are superior

• They are stronger

• They are equal

What does Ismene think about Antigone's plan?

• It is cowardly

• It is brave

• It is foolish

• It is wise