Character Analysis
Does anyone heavily influence Antigone?
no, Antigone does what she wants no matter what is said or told to her. She may listen to what the person has to say but instead gives her own opinion right back.
How did Antigone end up with Creon?
The guards caught her while she was burying Polynices and brought her to Creon.
What does "and son with sire entangled" mean?
Haemon is going to be "tangled" up with his father because of where he is standing with Antigone.
How does Creon react when Antigone admits to burying Polynices?
Creon tells Antigone that she had overstepped the line, and that what she did was wrong
What is to be Antigone's punishment for burying her brother?
She will be locked up and then starved to death.
"Happy the man whose cup of life is free"
What is the meaning of this quote?
There will be a man who is fortunate and lives a happy lifestyle with no misfortunes.
Why is Antigone angry with Ismene?
She did not help, but she is trying to take credit for helping Antigone.
What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon's decree?
Antigone believes that the laws of God concerning the burial of the dead are more important than any of man's laws, including Creon's
What is the overall main point to the chorus?
Creon is going to be entangled with his father and is unhappy and unfortunate.