Antigone
The person she wished to bury.
Who is Polyneices?
The city he was ruler of.
What is Thebes?
A rebellious, headstrong woman who refuses to abide by the laws of her ruler.
Describe who Tieresias is.
Who is a prophet brought to tell Creon's future?
Define "diviner".
A person who practices divination.
How she dies
What is suicide?
List one of his major traits.
What is selfishness/stubbornness/pride?
Characterize Ismene with at least two traits.
Compliant, obedient, flexible, submissive.
Explain Ismene's opinion on her sister.
Ismene does like her courage and her loyalty, but she believes it could get her into trouble.
Define "dutiful".
Obediently and consistently fulfilling ones duty.
The name of Antigone's father
Who is Oedipus?
Explain why Creon was a bad leader.
He was too prideful and let the power go to his head, which lead to him overestimating his own strength.
List who buries Polyneices and the reason behind it.
Antigone, and she prioritizes her brother over the law.
What does Creon accuse Teiresias of?
Making up stories for money.
Define "malicious".
Intended or intending to do harm.
Antigone's hamartia
What is hubris?
Restate, in your own words, the reason why Creon rejected the offer of becoming king.
What are added problems and stress?
Explain the main problem of Act 1.
Eteocles and Polyneices were to switch ruling annually, but they fought and killed each other. Eteocles had a proper burial, but anyone who was to bury Polyneices would be killed.
What does Antigone now regret?
Not being married or having a child.
Define "dignity".
The state of quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
The names of Antigone's three siblings.
Who are Polynices, Eteocles, and Ismene?
Fill in the blank: Creon IS the ____ of the plot, but not a villain.
Who is the antagonist?
Explain the effect that money has on people in Scene 1.
Money sways people. Their perception, opinions, options, etc can all be changed because of money.
Why does Creon not want to let Antigone go?
He feels that he will be seen as weak-willed and people will take advantage of him.
Define "piety".
Being Religious or reverent.