Show:
"Civil Disobedience"
Prologue - Scene 1
Scene 2-3
Scene 4-5
Greek Drama
100
When was this essay written? (century will suffice)
1800s (1849)
100
Creon's metaphor for government
ship
100
Creon accuses these two characters of breaking his laws
Ismene, Antigone
100
What two people are alive at the end of the drama?
Ismene and Creon
100
Central character of a Greek drama; noble but flawed
tragic hero
200
What was the author's motto regarding government?
That government is best which governs not at all.
200
Character that brings the news of the burial to Creon
sentry
200
Creon expects his son to be _______________; initially the Haemon seems like he is but we soon realize he is not.
obedient
200
How did Haemon kill himself?
by his sword
200
drama with a positive ending
comedy
300
What government allowance is most troubling for the author?
slavery
300
Creon's greatest fear as ruler
anarchy
300
Heamon's metaphor to try to convince his father not to be too proud/stubborn
a tree in a storm (or a sailboat in strong wind)
300
What is Antigone's last request (to the gods) as she is being led to the burial chamber?
That Creon receive the same punishment
300
Group of actors commenting on what is happening on stage
chorus
400
According to the author, what should we listen to before the government?
conscience
400
The one thing that is able withstand mankind's power
death
400
Who is particularly demeaning towards women?
Creon
400
What event was the clue to the blind prophet that Creon was the one responsible for upsetting the gods?
the sacrifice that wouldn't burn
400
Emotional outpouring from the audience; purpose for Greek dramas
catharsis
500
According to the author, what are three ways people react to unfair laws?
obey mindlessly, try to change, or disobey (*he suggests disobedience, hence the title)
500
The chorus suggests that the burial may be the work of....
the gods
500
What threat does Haemon make at the end of his conversation with his father?
Antigone's death will cause another death.
500
Antigone blames her misfortune and death on __________________
The curse/sins of Oedipus
500
Backdrop or rectangular building that was a dress/prop area for the actors
skene