Theme
What themes does Sophocles base all his plays on?
Religious apathy / the dangers of hubris
What does Creon do that angers the gods?
He refuses to bury Polyneices
Who attempts to bury Polyneices against Creon's edict?
Antigone
What is Creon's fatal flaw of excessive pride called?
Hurbris
What is the definition of Clandestine?
Done secretly.
How is religious apathy tied into Antigone?
Creon is disobedient to the gods, who he should be faithful to
How does Creon punish Antigone?
He buries her alive and plans to let her starve to death
Which three characters die by the end of the play?
Antigone, Haemon, and Eurydice
What is Antigone's tragic flaw?
Her stubborn loyalty
What is the definition of Trancends?
Going beyond the limits of; Exceeds.
Which character learns a valuable lesson relating to the theme in Antigone?
Creon
What does Creon do after receiving various warning from the gods?
He buries Polyneices and goes to release Antigone
Which two characters are dead when the play starts?
Eteocles and Polyneices
What does Creon believe?
He believes he is acting in the best interest of Thebes.
What is the definition of Abyss?
What is the theme of Antigone?
Wisdom overrules pride; Don't let your pride blind wisdom
Why does Creon become angry with the chorus?
The chorus leader suggests that the gods could have completed the burial.
Who is Antigone?
The daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed Creon and was condemned to death.
What does Creon's refusal to listen to others lead to?
His tragic downfall trying to maintain order
What is the definition for Presumptuous?
Overstepping appropriate bounds; too bold.
Which character represents wisdom in Antigone?
Tiresias (silent prophet)
How do the gods show their anger?
They refuse to receive offerings and threatens the death of Haemon
Who is Eteocles?
Antigone's brother that was given a proper burial.
What happens in response to his actions of pride at the end of the play?
Creon recognizes the consequences of his actions and is ultimately consumed by his remorse.
What is the definition of Detritus?
Waste or debris.