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Who is Antigone?
Who is Antigone?
- Wife of Creon
- Sister of Ismene
- Blind prophet
- Daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta (correct)
What character trait best describes Ismene?
What character trait best describes Ismene?
- Dishonorable
- Rebellious
- Fearful (correct)
- Brave
What is Creon's belief regarding the law?
What is Creon's belief regarding the law?
He believes in the law of man.
Who is Haemon?
Who is Haemon?
What does Antigone do for Polyneices?
What does Antigone do for Polyneices?
Who is allowed to be buried, Etocles or Polyneices?
Who is allowed to be buried, Etocles or Polyneices?
What tragic action does Eurydice take?
What tragic action does Eurydice take?
What is Oedipus known for?
What is Oedipus known for?
What role does the Leader of the Chorus serve?
What role does the Leader of the Chorus serve?
What is the function of the Chorus in Antigone?
What is the function of the Chorus in Antigone?
Who is Tiresias?
Who is Tiresias?
What does the Century do?
What does the Century do?
What tragic realization does Jocasta face?
What tragic realization does Jocasta face?
Who is Laius?
Who is Laius?
What does Tiresias warn Laius about?
What does Tiresias warn Laius about?
Study Notes
Antigone Character Overview
- Antigone: Daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta; acts honorably to fulfill divine law.
- Ismene: Sister of Antigone; complies with laws; exhibits bravery in risking herself for Antigone.
- Creon: King of Thebes; uncle to Antigone and Ismene; prioritizes man's law over divine law and believes in the corrupting nature of money.
- Haemon: Son of Creon; engaged to Antigone; advocates for the people's voice and believes Antigone deserves honor.
Thebans and Related Characters
- Polyneices: Antigone's brother; she defies Creon’s edict to bury him.
- Eteocles: Antigone's brother; granted burial by Creon, contrasting with Polyneices.
- Eurydice: Creon’s wife; takes her own life after her son Haemon’s suicide, which results from Antigone's death.
Oedipus Family Legacy
- Oedipus: Father of Antigone, Ismene, Eteocles, and Polyneices; blinds himself upon realizing he married his mother.
- Jocasta: Wife of Oedipus; hangs herself upon discovering her relationship with him.
- Laius: Oedipus's father; first husband of Jocasta.
Supporting Characters
- Leader: Represents the Chorus; articulates their thoughts and insights.
- Chorus: Provides thematic guidance and moral context throughout the play.
- Tiresias: Blind prophet; warns Creon of the consequences of defying fate, predicting the deaths resulting from his actions.
- Century: Guard who informs Creon of the burial of Polyneices and reveals Antigone’s actions.
Themes and Concepts
- Conflict between divine law (Antigone) and man-made law (Creon).
- The consequences of pride and refusal to heed warnings (Creon).
- Family loyalty versus societal duty.
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Test your knowledge of the key characters in Sophocles' 'Antigone' with these flashcards. Learn about Antigone, Ismene, and their roles in the play. Ideal for students studying Greek tragedy and character analysis.
