"My brother, and yours, though you may wish he were not.
I never shall be found to be his traitor."
Antigone
100
This play sets the plot for Antigone
The Seven Against Thebes
100
Why did Oedipus blind himself?
He found out that he slept with his mother.
200
Who dies for Antigone?
Haemon
200
Why is Polynices denied a proper burial?
He attacked Thebes
200
"We must remember that we two are women,
so not to fight with men;
and that since we are subject to stronger stronger power
we must hear these orders, or any that may be worse"
Ismene
200
This plays tells the downfall of the king
Oedipus Rex
200
What is Antigone's justification for burying her brother?
The will of the gods is more important than the will of her Uncle Creon
300
Who initially helps bury Polynices?
No one.
300
What does Antigone hang herself with?
A noose of her own linen veiling.
300
"I'm here, though I swore not to be, and bring
this girl. We caught her burying the dead."
The Guard
300
What is Creon's relation to Oedipus?
He is Oedipus' brother in law
300
Who does the chorus consist of?
Elders of Thebes
400
This character tells Creon that Polynices was buried
Guard
400
What does Creon change his mind about?
Punishing Antigone and burying Polynices.
400
"Nor did I think your orders were so strong
that you, a mortal man, could overrun
the gods' unwritten and unfailing laws
Antigone
400
What is Haemon's relation to Creon?
They are father and son.
400
Creon strongly dislikes this character--seemingly without reason
The Guard
500
This character tells Creon that he is foolish
Teiresias
500
What does Antigone ask Ismene to help her do?
Bury their brother.
500
"A man, though wise, should never be ashamed
of learning more, and must not be too rigid."