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What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?
Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or indirectly through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws. Dictatorship: A country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator. A government is ruled by an individual.
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Who is Oedipus an what happened to him?
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Haimon to Creon “___________________ is Gods crowing gift to man.”
Reason
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Symbolism: King Creon says “Friends made at the risk of wrecking our ship are not real friends at all.” What does this quote mean and what does the ship symbolize?
This quote means that King Creon will do anything it takes to protect his kindom and his people and that whoever endangers his kingdom is an enemey of the kingdom. The "ship" represents Thebes.
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What is Antigone missing that makes her NOT the Tragic Hero?
Antigone does not develope any self-knowledge and does not learn from her mistakes.
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What is a fatal flaw and give an exmaple of a fatal flaw?
A fatal flaw is a personality trait to leads to someone's downfal. In real life a fatal flaw can be jealousy, anger, overreacting to everything. In Antigone, a fata flaw is pride, being stubborn, going against the law, being selfish, having no empathy for others.
200
What is the story between Eteocles and Polyneices?
When their father died they made a deal to rule together switching off every other year. After the first year Eteocles refused to give Polyneices the throne so Polyneices created his own army and attached Thebes.
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Sentry to Creon: “Are you sure that it is my voice, and not your __________________?”
Conscience
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Metaphor: Haimon says, “In flood time you can see how some trees bend, And because they bend, even their twigs are safe, while stubborn trees are torn up, roots and all." Who is he saying this to and what does this metaphor mean?
Haimon is saying that if you are felexible in your thinking you will always bounce back even you go through hard times. If you are unflexible you will either fall and never bounce back or you will break.
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What does Teiresias mean when he says "The gods are deaf when we pray to them." Why does he say this?
King Creon has angered the gods so much that they gods are not not answering anyone's prayers or helping anyone anymore. The gods are not against the people of Thebes.
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What does Hubris mean and give an exmaple of Hubris from the play, Antigone?
Hubris is having an excessive pride or confidence that you can do or control something beyond your human capability. Exmaples of hubris in Anitonge are: Antigone thinking she is above the law. King Creon killing Antigone before her time. King Creon offending the gods.
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What does King Creon accuse Antigone and Ismene of doing when Antigone gets caught?
King Creon accuses Ismene and Antigone of wanting to taking his throne.
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Choragos to Antigone “Your death is the doing of your own ______________ _______________.”
Conscious hand.
300
What is one Man vs. Himself conflict in the story? Explain why.
Should Antigone follow the law or should be bury her brother. Should King Creon pardon his neice or should be keep the respect of his people. Should King Creon listen to everyone's opnions or should be stay stubborn because he is King.
300
What was the subject of this Ode with the line “Even the pure immortals cannot escape you” and what was this Ode saying about this subject.
The subject is love. This Ode is arguing that love is good but dangerous and love is something that no one can escape, even the gods.
400
What is Hamartia and give an exmaple of Hamartia in Antigone.
Hamartia is a choice or error made out of free will by a person. This choice or error changes everything and is the downfall of the Tragic Hero. Example: King Creon sends Antigone to the cave triggering Antiogone to kill herself, Haimon to kill himself over Anitgone, and his wife to kill herself over Haimon.
400
How has Antigone’s attitude changed from the beginning of the story to the end? Is she being proactive or reactive and explain why.
She goes from taking responsibility for her actions to blaming her father. This is reactive because when she realizes that she is not getting her way, instead of taking responsbility to fix her problems she would rather put the blame on someone else.
400
Ironic quote said by Creon to Teiresias. "I am not aware that I have ever failed to __________________."
Listen
400
What is the definition of a theme and what is one theme in Antigone?
A theme is the central moral or idea of the story. Themes can include: Power is not stronger than the gods. Family should always come first. Think before you act.
400
What is King Creon really angry about deep down, and why is he angry when Antigone burries her brother? Why does he have to punish her?
King Creon has to punish Antigone because he believes that if he gives in and pardons her that the rest of the kingdom will think of him as weak. He is extremely angry that someone has disobeyed his order and if he lets it go he will lose control of everyone and everything. He is terrified that someone is going to try to take away his crown.
500
What is an anarchist?
Someone who is believes that all forms of government are evil and that people should be allowed to live independently as they choose, without a government.
500
What is the significance of the Greek Chrous and Choragos in Antigone?
The Greek Chorus: Gives characters advice Summarizes what is going on in the story Comments on the action of the play Gives back story
500
Ode 3: "A girl's glance working the will of heaven: Pleasure to her alone who mocks us, ________________ Aphrodite.
Merciles
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What are the two elements of an Ode and what do they represent?
Strophe and Antistrohpe. The represent the two sides of an argument.
500
Creaon says “One has just now lost her mind; the other, It seems, has never had a mind at all.” Which sister does Creon say just now lost her mind, and which sister never had a mind at all.
Ismene just lost her mind and Antigone never had a mind at all. Ismene just lost her mind because she sided with Antigone. Antigone never had a mind at all because of her bad decision.