Plot & Conflict
This begins the central conflict: Creon’s law forbids this act
What is burying Polynices?
The sister who refuses to help Antigone bury Polynices.
Who is Ismene?
Antigone values this over the king’s law.
(Hint: moral law comes into question later)
What is divine or religious law?
The main character in a tragedy who experiences downfall.
What is a tragic hero?
What is English 9 & 10, Journalism and Theatre?
Antigone is caught doing this at Polynices’s grave.
What is performing burial rituals?
This character represents the voice of the people and comments on the action.
Who is the Chorus?
Creon believes in this above all else in Thebes.
What is obedience to the state or rule of law?
The term for the audience’s emotional release at the end of a tragedy.
What is catharsis?
The place and grade that Ms. Hatwig taught before coming to MHS.
What is Ramsey Middle School, 8th grade?
This character tries to convince Creon to spare Antigone.
Who is Haemon?
Creon’s tragic flaw, which ultimately leads to his downfall.
What is pride or hubris?
This theme is explored when Antigone accepts her punishment, believing her fate is sealed.
What is fate vs. free will?
The flaw that leads to a tragic hero’s downfall.
Tragic flaw or specific example, like pride
The name of Ms. Hatwig's cat.
Ripley!
The cause of Creon’s tragic realization at the end of the play.
What is the death of his family members—Haemon, Eurydice, and Antigone?
This character dies by suicide in a tomb
Who is Antigone?
The play warns that this trait leads to a downfall, even in powerful leaders.
What is excessive pride or stubbornness?
The Greek term for excessive pride, especially against the gods.
What is hubris?
The name of the imprisoned parrot and why he is serving punishment for his crimes.
Who is Monty for tax evasion?
The prophecy Teiresias gives Creon if he doesn’t change his mind.
What is that the gods will curse Thebes and his family will suffer?
This woman curses Creon after learning about her son’s death.
Who is Eurydice?
Antigone represents this broader concept by honoring her brother and the gods.
What is moral integrity or loyalty to family and the divine?
This is a quality of ancient tragedies.
What is death, and a lot of it?
The length of time that Ms. Hatwig and Mr. Yardley have known each other
What is 22 years?