The Storyline
Who is the unburied brother of Antigone
Polyneices
Who holds all authority in Thebes?
Men
What style of poetry is influenced by the Chorus?
Odes
This character was the driving force of the death in Antigone
Creon
How did Antigone die?
She was buried alive in a cave, hung with her veil
How does Antigone go against Creon
Burying her brother
Themes of Antigone
political systems, gender roles, leadership, marriage, democracy and justice systems, pride leads to failure
What does the Greek chorus represent in Antigone
Our thoughts, imagination, voices
Haemon
Why did Antigone die?
Stubborn Loyalty, excessive pride, honor to the family
What actions lead to afterlife?
Burial after death
What authority does Antigone challenge
Who do the chorus represent?
Theban Elders
Who were the tragic heroes?
Antigone and Creon
The feeling of cleansing of emotions after feeling pity or fear
Catharsis
How does Creon see his law and order?
He was harsh and embraced his leadership through inconsideration of his people
What conflicts are represented in the play?
Man versus Man (Antigone/ Haemon v. Creon)
Man vs. Society (Ritual v. Rules)
How would the Greek Chorus comment on the play?
Odes, Songs and dances
How were the characters indirectly characterized
Foil characters
How was irony was used?
Situational irony- Haemon more mature than Creon, Creon's quest for power makes him lose everything
How does the prophet influence Creon?
The prophet states that Creon is upsetting the Gods
How do people escape their fate?
They can't!
What tone do the odes have?
Praise
What were the roles of the gods?
Got angry with Creon's allowance and support of eternal suffering and improper burial and punished him
How does tragedy have a "shocking" ending?