Antigone's Family Tree Flashcards

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Antigone's Family Tree

Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta and is engaged to her cousin Haimon.
Creon ascends to the throne of Thebes following the deaths of Oedipus’ sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, and is Jocasta’s brother.
Eteocles, one of Oedipus’ sons, killed Polyneices in their battle for kingship, contributing to the family's tragic downfall.
Eurydice is the wife of King Creon and the mother of Haimon.
Haimon is the son of Creon and is engaged to Antigone, deeply intertwining the fates of their families.
Ismene, another daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, also left with her father during his exile.
Jocasta is both the mother and wife of Oedipus, making her the mother and grandmother to Eteocles, Polyneices, Ismene, and Antigone.
Labdacus is the father of Laius, further connecting the family lineage.
Laius, Oedipus’ father and Jocasta's first husband, was killed by Oedipus in a tragic twist of fate.
Megareus is Creon’s son who died in the conflict between Polyneices and Eteocles, illustrating the personal losses from the family feud.
Menoeceus is the father of both Jocasta and Creon, placing them in an intertwined familial context.
Oedipus, born of Laius and Jocasta, unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother, resulting in significant familial tragedy; he blinded himself and chose exile from Thebes.
Polyneices, Eteocles’ twin brother and son of Oedipus and Jocasta, was also killed in battle over kingship, solidifying the theme of familial conflict.
Tiresias, the blind prophet, foretold the curse upon Oedipus' family, warning Laius and Jocasta that their son would murder his father and marry his mother, prophesizing the subsequent fatal fallout among their children.

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Explore the intricate relationships in Sophocles' Antigone with these flashcards. Learn about key family members, including Antigone, Creon, Eteocles, and more. This resource is perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of the play's characters and their connections.