Understanding Gender Roles in Antigone

What is the central theme of the essay on Antigone?

• The importance of family loyalty

• Gender roles and defiance in Antigone

• The power of the gods in human affairs

• The role of fate in Greek tragedies

How does Antigone's character contrast with her sister Ismene?

• Both sisters are equally defiant

• Antigone is more submissive than Ismene

• Antigone is bold and defiant, while Ismene is timid and compliant

• Ismene is more rebellious than Antigone

Why did Eurydice choose not to confront King Creon?

• She agreed with his decisions

• She feared the consequences of defiance

• She was unaware of his actions

• She was planning her own rebellion

What societal structure does Antigone's rebellion threaten?

• The economic system

• The educational system

• The hierarchical and gender-based societal structure

• The religious order

What is Antigone's ultimate act of defiance?

• She marries Haemon against Creon's wishes

• She becomes queen of Thebes

• She flees Thebes to start a new life

• She buries her brother despite the king's decree

What does Antigone's willingness to face death signify?

• Her desire for fame

• Her wish to escape her family

• Her commitment to her values

• Her fear of the king

Which other Greek character is mentioned as being unconventional like Antigone?

• Penelope

• Medea

• Clytemnestra

• Helen of Troy

How do Greek plays typically portray women, according to the essay?

• As solely domestic figures

• As passive and obedient

• As complex and unconventional

• As purely villainous

What modern issues does Antigone's story relate to?

• Defiance against authority and social injustices

• Globalization

• Technological advancements

• Environmental conservation

What approach does the essay suggest for addressing modern injustices?

• Violent rebellion

• Intellectual and non-violent resistance

• Ignoring the issues

• Relying on political leaders