Both of them were rivals, had a war against each other, and fought to the death. One was honored and one was looked down upon.
How did Eteocles and Polynices die?
100
Respect for those who have died in war/battle
A proper burial is a symbol in the book. What is the meaning of a proper burial?
100
Creon implies the theme pride.
Pride is the main theme that ____ implies?
100
Greek dramas, plays
What was the center of ancient Greek culture?
200
She cares about social status more than her family
Describe how Ismene is.
200
Creon questioned the messenger as if he was Antigone herself because he was so angered about the news.
How was the messenger treated when he told the bad news to Creon?
200
Antigone's actions symbolize this type of law
What does moral law symbolize in the book?
200
Antigone implies this theme
Who implies the theme of family honor, family morals?
200
Dionysus
Which Greek god was honored in festivals/theatrical performances?
300
Selfish, rude, disliked Antigone, and made the laws for money rather than the good of the people
Describe how Creon is.
300
Antigone was named a traitor by King Creon for burring her "traitor" brother when he was not supposed to.
Why was Antigone sent to the cave?
300
Not allowing Polynices to be buried was a symbol of this of law
Why is social law a symbol? (Example)
300
Tradgedy
Etocles and Polynices both died but one was not given proper burial. What is this theme?
300
The actors made large sweeping gestures to show emotions.
How were the actors able to show emotions in their performances?
400
The brother who would not receive proper burial
which brother was Polynices?
400
Haemon tried making his father, Creon, more calm by trying to agree with everything he said, even though he didn't think that his father was right.
What did Haemon tell his own father about Antigone?
400
Eteocles, Polynices, Antigone, and Haemon all symbolize____.
What does death symbolize?
400
Rebellion
When Antigone goes to bury her brother, yet was told not to bury him, what theme is Antigone showing?
400
To show lessons and to educate by story.
Why were dramas shown to the Ancient Greek community?
500
The brother who was given full military honors
Which brother was Eteocles?
500
Antigone decided to commit suicide as a sign of rebellion. The King was pleased at first until he found out that his own son, Haemon, also committed suicide for his love, Antigone.
What happens in the end?
500
Creon chooses to rule for this rather than justice for the citizens
Describe why money would be a symbol in Antigone.
500
Antigone and Ismene both had rivalry when they had different points of view about what they should do about their brothers.
When was the theme rivalry shown in the book?
500
The Chorus
Who told the back story and/or what was happening when the actors could not explain?