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15 Cards in this Set
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What has Creon forbidden anyone to do?
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To bury Polyneices because he was a traitor
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Why is Ismene afraid for Antigone and why does she beg her to not bury Polyneices?
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She is afraid that Antigone will be harmed by Creon – get the death penalty.
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Who is the protagonist in the play?
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Antigone
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Who is the antagonist?
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Creon
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What is Antigone’s motivation for defying Creon?
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the gods’ laws
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What is the conflict in the play?
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Antigone buried her brother who defied the law.
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Describe Antigone.
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Brazen (bold) and brave.
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What is Antigone's tragic flaw?
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Her boldness and stubbornness may show readers a sign of devotion and courage; however, they also may prove to be the flaws that lead to her eventual death.
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Describe Creon.
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Prideful and stubborn.
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What is Creon's tragic flaw that leads to his ultimate ruin?
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He was filled with pride, does not listen to what others have to say, and unreasonable and he does not care about the gods’ wishes. This leads to both the death of his son and his wife.
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What is Haimon’s main argument to Creon in Scene 3?
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The city and the people and the gods want Creon to free Antigone and bury Polyneices. It’s Ok to change your mind.
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Who does Haimon believe has ultimate judgment as far as who is a criminal?
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the gods
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Why does Creon change his mind in the end about killing Antigone?
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Fear of gods and fear of being ruined and blamed
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Summarize what Teiresias tells Creon.
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that he will have swift punishment by the dark gods of hell
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How does the audience view Creon in the end when he changes his mind about Antigone?
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With Pity.
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