Quotes
Prologue
Act 1
Act 2
Mish Mosh
100
Who said, “It is the dead, not the living, who make the longest demands?”
Antigone
100
How do the brother's die?
They kill each other in battle
100
The specific punishment for anyone caught burying Polyneices will be:
Stoned to death
100
According to Haemon, how does the city feel about Creon's actions?
They are against him
100
Who said, “We are only women, we cannot fight with men?”
Ismene
200
Who said, “All these men would praise me were their lips not frozen shut with fear of you?”
Antigone
200
What two things did King Laius and Queen Jocasta do to baby Oedipus right after he was born? (you must get both to receive credit)
1. Pierce his feet. 2. Abandon him
200
Antigone feels she must bury her brother not only because he is family, but also:
It is what the gods want/ he will not be able to go to the afterlife.
200
What two things does Tiresias "see" when sitting on his chair of augury? (you must get both to receive credit)
1. The birds fighting 2. Entrails burning with no flame
200
Teiresias indicates that Creon’s biggest character flaw is:
Pride
300
Who said, “Don’t lose your head over this woman?”
Creon
300
What did Oedipus do when he realized that he married his mother?
Gouge his eyes out
300
Creon’s response to the sentry’s news that someone has buried Polynices is to accuse him of...
bribery
300
Creon accuses Teiresias of:
bribery
300
A method of persuasion based on provoking an emotional response:
Pathos
400
Who said, “Yet there are other men who can reason too; and their opinions might be helpful”
Haemon
400
Eteocles and Polyneices fight before the opening of the play because:
They both want to be king
400
Later, the sentry brings Antigone to Creon in order to:
Save his own life.
400
Who finally convinces Creon to set Antigone free and bury Polynices?
Choragos
400
What was the Ancient Greek attitude toward women?
Women are slaves
500
Who said, “And because they bend, even their twigs are safe, While stubborn trees are torn up roots and all?”
Haemon
500
Whose actions caused the original curse that befell Antigone’s family?
King Laius
500
Why does Antigone refuse to let Ismene share the blame for burying Polynices:
She is proud, wants all the credit to herself
500
How do the following characters die? Antigone Haemon Eurydice (you must get all three to receive credit - be specific)
Antigone - hangs herself Haemon - stabs himself Eurydice - stabs herself
500
Greek plays featured a group of actors who communicate with the audience together. This group is called the:
Chorus
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