Characters
Antigone
Who says this? "I will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory."
Antigone - said to Ismene
When does Creon become the king of Thebes?
After the deaths of Antigone's brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices
What is an order set forth by one in authority?
A decree
Who are Antigone's siblings?
Ismene, Eteocles, Polyneices
What theme does this show? Antigone buries her brother Polyneices even though Creon made it illegal, because she believes family comes first.
Theme of Family Loyalty
Who says this? "All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride."
Tiresias
Why doesn't Antigone want Ismene to die with her?
Ismene had refused to help her bury Polyneices
What does it mean to meddle?
To interfere with something that is not one's business
Who is the tragic hero?
Creon
What theme does this show? Antigone believes it is right to follow the gods' laws and bury her brother, while Creon believes it is right to follow the law of the state.
Divine Law vs. State Law
Who says this? "I will carry her far away Out there in the wilderness, and lock her Living in a vault of stone. She shall have food, As the custom is, to absolve the State of her death. And there let her pray to the gods of hell: They are her only gods: Perhaps they will show her an escape from death, Or she may learn, though late, That piety shown the dead is piety in vain."
Creon - says this about Antigone
After what event does Creon order a state funeral for Eteocles and forbids the burial of Polyneices?
After Polyneices and Eteocles, who are brothers, killed each other in civil war. Creon said that Polyneices was a traitor to the city of Thebes and therefore he does not deserve a proper burial.
What is profound respect, love, and awe called?
Reverence
Child of Creon and Eurydice
Haemon
What theme does this show? Creon uses his power as king to punish Antigone harshly and refuses to consider other opinions.
Dangers of power
Who says this? "...O Oedipus, father and brother! Your marriage strikes from the grave to murder mine. I have been a stranger here in my own land: All my life the blasphemy of my birth has followed me."
Antigone
In the final scene, who all dies and how does each one die?
Antigone hanged herself and Haemon committed suicide by his father's side. Then Eurydice kills herself after seeing her son dead.
What does sententiously mean?
An overly moralizing way
Who captures Antigone?
The Sentry
What theme does this show? Antigone openly admits to burying Polyneices and does not apologize, even though she knows she will be punished.
Standing up for one's beliefs
What says this? "There is no happiness where there is no wisdom. No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise."
Choragos
What happens to Creon in the end of Antigone?
He lost his wife and son to his excessive pride. He has a total downfall and is cursed. He must take full responsibility for the tragedy.
What does lithe mean?
mild, gentle, agile