Relationships
Who are the two sisters in the play?
Antigone and Ismene
Who said, "Reason is God's crowning gift to man, and you are right to warn me against losing mine." (Over a woman)
Haemon
Who fits the definition of a tragic hero?
Creon and Antigone
What is Creon's first decree as King?
No one is allowed to bury Polyneices or they will be sentenced to death
Name the most important reason Antigone gives for breaking Creon's law?
Creon is not a god
What brothers died in the beginning of the play?
Polyneices and Eteocles
Who said, "I should not be afraid to speak out plainly; and I hardly need to remind you that I would never have any dealings with an enemy of the people."
Creon
What is Creon's downfall in the play?
He loses his pride and family.
Who claims to Creon that they broke the law?
Antigone AND Ismene
What is an anarchist?
Someone who refuses to adhere to government control
How is Eurydice related to Creon?
Wife
Who said, "It is the dead, Not the living, who make the longest demands: We die forever..."
Antigone
What is Creon's tragic flaw?
Stubbornness/Pride
What are the two things Creon must do to be "forgiven?"
Free Antigone and bury Polyneices
What is significant about Teiresias?
He is a blind prophet (sees the future)
How are Antigone and Creon related/about to be? (TWO ways)
Father/Daughter in law
Who said, "What mortal arrogance transcends the wrath of Zeus?"
Chorus
How does the Messenger persuade Creon to give into his tragic flaw?
He tells him that he will lose family and respect of the people
How did Antigone's punishment change throughout the play?
She was to be killed instantly, but Creon decided to lock her up and "starve her"
He then decided to free her
What is the Sentry's tone when delivering the news of Polyneices' burial?
He is frightened but humorous
Oedipus and Jocasta
Who said, "There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished."
Choragus
List 3 characteristics of a tragic hero
Noble Birth
Has a Tragic Flaw
Has a downfall
Recognizes their mistakes
What is the order of deaths in the play?
What does Teiresias say led him to the prophecy? (Two answers)
Birds fighting and gods refusing the offering.