Character Relationships & Roles
Who is the main character of the play? The character who is determined to bury Polynice's body?
Antigone
Who is Antigone's father - the man who married his mother (Antigone's grandmother) and killed his father (Antigone's grandfather)?
Oedipus
Th-eebs
Antigone, as we described, is brave, rebellious and reckless - as she is bound and determined to bury Polynices body even thought it is against the law and is punishable by death. Ismene, on the other hand, is described as complicit, obedient and sensible, as she is not willing to risk her life to break the law. Both sisters come from the same place, but contrast each other greatly. This is an example of...
Character Foil
How many years was the Genie stuck in the lamp in Aladdin?
10,000 Years
Who is the king of Thebes? The man who made it illegal to bury Polynices body?
Creon
How did Oedipus die AND what caused him to die?
He died by stabbing his eyes out - as he was overcome by feelings of loss due to the death of his wife/ mother, Queen Jacosta.
How do you pronounce Antigone?
In Creon's "Ship of State" Speech, Creon expresses that the "ship of state is safe." In this quote, he is not talking about an actual ship. Instead, the "ship" represents the city of Thebes that Creon is claims is safe from traitors under his rule. This is an example of a...
Metaphor
What year did the ORIGINAL Mean Girls movie come out?
2004
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene
Prior to Antigone, a character (who once fought for Thebes) turned on the city, as he saw this as a means to get power and control. This plot line sets up the major conflicts we see in Antigone. Who is this character?
Polynices
How do you pronounce Ismene?
Iz-meh-nee
Using emotion to appeal to/ persuade your audience. For example, when Creon says "But for his blood brother, Polynices(...)consumed with one desire/ to burn them roof to roots-who thirsted to drink/ His kinsmen's blood and sell the rest to slavery" he is reminding the audience of the horrible things Polynices did in an attempt to create feelings of anger and resentment towards him and to persuade them that Creon's law not not bury him is just.
Pathos
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Who are Antigone's brothers? (must name both of them).
Polynices & Eteocles
Just as most countries are split up into various towns, cities, villages, provinces, states, etc. Ancient Greece was as well. However, Ancient Greece had a unique term for its parts. What is this term?
City-States
How do you pronounce Polynices?
Poly-NY-seez
When one positions themself as credible or authoritative to appeal to/ persuade their audience. For example, knowing that his citizen's recognize his relations with past kings, he mentions "Well I know your undeviating respect/ the the throne of royal power King Laius./ Next, while Oedipus steered the land of Thebes/ and even after he died, your loyalty was unshakable." By mentioning this, he is reminding his audience of their loyalty and support of past kings he is related to in an attempt to position himself as a credible leader.
Ethos
If someone's birthday falls on May 11th, what is their zodiac sign?
Taurus
Which brother is viewed as a war hero?
Eteocles
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How do you pronounce Eteocles?
Ee-tee-oh-kleez
Using evidence, facts, logic, etc. to appeal to/ persuade your audience. For example, Creon states "Eteocles, who died fighting for Thebes/ Excelling in all arms: he shall be buried/ Crowned with heroes honors." While this does stir emotions amongst the audience (which is a different appeal) it also is factual that Eteocles died fighting for the city--making it a logical piece of evidence to support his audience and further persuade his people.
Logos
Aw shucks, you attempted bury Polynices body and was caught by Creon's army. You are set to be executed in the morning.
You lost 500 Points :(