Greek Tragedy
What thematic conflicts do these quotes surround?
Plot
Vocabulary
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100
A form of drama that shows the downfall of a dignified, superior character who participates in events of great significance
What is a tragedy?
100
"Think how much more terrible than these/ Our own death would be if we should go against Creon/ And do what he has forbidden!" Prologue, line 44-46
What is the individual versus the state?
100
The reason that Ismene does not want to help Antigone bury their dead brother.
What is the fact that Ismene does not want to break the laws of men?
100
To be in a state of calmness.
What is tranquil?
100
Pride.
What is Creon and Antigone's fatal flaw?
200
A noble figure that experiences a downfall due to his/her tragic flaw.
What is a tragic hero?
200
"Your edict, King, was strong,/ But all you strength is weakness itself against/ The immortal laws of God./ They are not merely now; they were, and shall be,/ Operative for ever, beyond man utterly." Scene 2, line 59-63
What is divine law versus human law?
200
Some would say that Creon caused the death of them.
Who is Antigone, Haimon, and Eurydice?
200
Being disposed to revenge.
What is vindictive?
200
"...her heart/ Welcomed the knife her own hand guided."
Who is Eurydice?
300
An error in judgment or a weakness in character (e.g. pride or arrogance) that contributes to the hero’s downfall.
What is a tragic flaw?
300
Creon: Let it come,/ Let death come quickly, and be kind to me./ I would not ever see the sun again. Choragos: All that will come when it will; but we, meanwhile,/ Have much to do. Leave the future to itself. Exodos, line 127-131
What is fate versus free will?
300
Polyneices kills his brother, the king, and is a traitor to the city of Thebes.
What is the reason that Creon would not allow Polyneices to have proper burial rites?
300
To make something invalid.
What is nullify?
300
She hangs herself.
Who is Antigone?
400
A group of masked actors who observe and comment on the action through songs. Their responses and values were supposed to reflect those of the audience.
What is the chorus.
400
Creon: Then she is not a criminal? Haimon: The city would deny it, to a man. Scene 3, line 101-102
What is women versus male power structure?
400
Tries to kill his father but his sword misses.
How does Haimon die?
400
Creon and Antigone's fatal flaw was them being this?
What is insolent?
400
This is Teiresias' job.
Who makes money to give people wisdom and tell them their fate?
500
The Greek god that plays were performed in honor of.
Who is Dionysus?
500
"You have touched it at last: that bridal bed/ Unspeakable, horror of son and mother mingling:/ Their crime, infection of all our family!/ O Oedipus, father and brother!/ Your marriage strikes from the grave to murder mine. I have beeen a stranger here in my own land:/ All my life/ The blasphemy of my birth has followed me." Scene 4, line 38-45
What is fate versus free will?
500
The person that tells the king to never be too sure of anything because he swore to never step foot back in the palace again but does.
Who is the sentry?
500
After Teiresias spoke with Creon about his fate, Creon's attitude and decision seemed immutable; however, upon talking to the chorus Creon undergoes ______________ in his decision and attitude.
What are vicissitudes?
500
A paean.
What is a hymn of praise?
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