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Prologue
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Grab Bag
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What information does Antigone give to Ismene at the beginning of this scene?
King Creon has declared a new law.
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Who has Creon assembled at the beginning of this scene? Why does he say he has passed the new law?
He has assembled the men of the town. He has passed the law because he cannot honor a hero and a traitor with the same burial (burial is a privilege, not a right).
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Due to the dramatic irony of Scene 1, we knew what really happened to Polynices' body. Who did the guards capture?
Antigone
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What role does 1 Senator play in this scene?
A mediator between Haemon and Creon.
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In brief, how are Antigone and Ismene opposites?
Antigone stands up for what she believes in (strong); Ismene follows the laws on Creon (weak)
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What new law has Creon declared?
Anyone who buries Polynices will be stoned to death
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When the sentinel approaches Creon with news, how does he act? What does this suggest about Creon's personality or reputation?
He is very afraid. He runs in out of breath and rambling. This suggests that Creon is feared and cannot be easily approached.
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How was the culprit caught in the act?
Antigone went out to bury the body a second time because it was uncovered by the Sentinels the first time.
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What does Creon say is the greatest fiend against his kingdom?
Anarchy
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Why is Antigone not afraid?
She believes that what she is doing is right and is not afraid to accept the consequences for her actions
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What has just happened in the sisters' family? What has previously happened to the family?
Polynices and Eteocles killed each other in battle. Their father stabbed himself in the eyes (killing himself) and their mother hung herself.
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What news does the sentinel bring to Creon?
That Polynices has been buried (sprinkled with dirt).
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What is Antigone's attitude towards death?
She does not fear death (she actually welcomes it). She thinks the suffering over her brother's body is much worse.
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How does the Chorus react to the news they hear about Antigone?
They weep for her.
300
What metaphor is used to describe Creon at the beginning of Scene 1? What metaphor is used to describe the city? (need both)
Creon = a captain city = a ship (ark)
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What does Antigone plan to do? Why?
Antigone will bury Polynices. She wants to follow the laws of the gods (honor your family).
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Who do the Sentinel and 1 Senator believe buried the body? What evidence do they have?
Both believe it was the work of the gods or something unnatural. There is a lack of evidence (there are no footprints around the body)
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How has Ismene's attitude towards the situation changed since her initial attitude during the prologue?
In Scene 2, she is taking partial blame for her brother's burial. She doesn't want to be alone and takes credit with Antigone. In the Prologue, she was afraid of Creon's law and very obedient towards him
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What threat, or promise, does Haemon make to Creon?
"Die as she may, she shall not die alone."
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What conclusions can be drawn from this: "There lives no greater fiend than Anarchy; She ruins states, turns houses out of doors, Breaks up in rout the embattled soldiery."
the reader can conclude that Creon is directly relating Anarchy to Antigone; calling her an anarchist.
500
What is the purpose of the chorus and what do they reveal in this scene?
The purpose of the Chorus is to summarize the events or foreshadow what might come next. In this scene they go into more depth about the battle scene of the brothers.
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How does Creon react to both the Sentinel and Senator's accusations?
He is furious and thinks that both men are stupid. He thinks that no god would be foolish enough to bury a traitor; however, he does think that a Sentinel did it with the incentive of money.
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What does Creon decide about what to do with the sisters?
They are both locked away and guarded so they can't escape. Antigone will be put to death for her disobedience.
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What is the purpose of the conversation between Haemon and Creon?

For Haemon to tell Creon he is a poor leader and that he needs to let go of his rule over Antigone.  Creon wants to establish dominance over the town and his son regarding his decision/law.

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How is the relationship between Haemon and Creon displayed throughout Scene 3?
They have a strained relationship due to Creon's power and his decision to kill his wife.