Greek Drama
What is the purpose of Tiresias in Scene 5 when he speaks with Creon?
To explain a sacrifice.
To warn him about tragedy that will come to his family.
To warn about the downfall of Thebes.
This person said "My own brother And yours I will! If you will not, I will; I shall not prove disloyal."
Antigone
This person is the tragic hero by the end of the play.
Creon
What did Greek actors wear to symbolize characters and portray emotion from a far distance?
masks
Describe the thoughts & feelings of Antigone at the beginning of Scene 4.
She is in a state of woe and mourning; realizing she will never marry, never have kids, and has no one standing by her side.
This person said “Die as she may, she shall not die alone."
Haemon
Who wrote Antigone?
Sophocles
These are the three people that died and how they died.
Haemon, Antigone, and Eurydice. All died by suicide.
The Greeks put on week-long festivals to honor this god.
Dionysus
What is the significance of the Messenger in Scene 6?
*Tells the story of Creon's downfall
*Describes Creon burying Polynices
*Describes the events of Antigone's death
*Describes the final argument between Creon & Haemon and Haemon's death
This person said "Listen to what my art foreshadoweth, And thou shalt know."
Tiresias
How many characters performed on a stage in classical dramas?
three (3)
What reason does the Messenger give for Eurydice's death?
"Soon as she heard the raising of the wail for her son's death, she stabbed herself to the heart."
Describe Creon at the end of the play.
He is hopeless due to all of the loss he caused; he blames himself for the deaths (especially Haemon and Eurydice). Cries out "Woe..." several times.
"Thou Grave, my bridal chamber! Hollowed in earth, the everlasting prison Whither I bend my steps, to join the band Of kindred..."
Antigone
What personality trait did Creon and Antigone share?
stubbornness (pride)
Why does Creon say the following: "Woe is me! to none else can they lay it, This guilt, but to me! I, I was the slayer, I say it, Unhappy, of thee!"
He is admitting fault and taking responsibility for the deaths (Eurydice, Haemon, and possibly Antigone).
In most Greek tragedies, the hero is guilty of this. Double points if you can use the Greek word for this.
Who were the two people to influence Creon's opinion regarding Polynices & Antigone?
Tiresias & 1 Senator
Creon
Predict what happened to Ismene.
accept valid responses.
What is the tragic flaw Creon made?
He decided to bury the body of Polynices before going to release Antigone.