Literary Devices in Antigone

Study Notes

Literary Devices

Verbal Irony: A statement where the meaning implied differs from the literal meaning.
Dramatic Irony: When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Situational Irony: A contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.
Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things.
Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Motif: A recurring element in a work that contributes to the theme.
Allusion: Reference to another work, place, historical event.
Symbol: An object that represents an idea or concept.
Foreshadowing: Hints about what will happen later in the story.
Paradox: A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.
Soliloquy: A character speaking their thoughts aloud, usually alone on stage.

Antigone

Plot Overview: Focus on understanding the general storyline.
Haemon's Attempt: Understand how Haemon tries to persuade his father.
Creon and Haemon's Argument: Examine their disagreement and its underlying issues.
Deaths: Note the deaths of Eurydice, Antigone, and Haemon.
Antigone's Engagement: Identify who Antigone is engaged to.
Characters: Understand the roles of Polyneices, Creon, Antigone, Oedipus, Ismene, Haemon, Choragus, Teiresias, Eteocles, the Chorus, and Eurydice.

Julius Caesar

Plot Overview: Understand the overall storyline of the play.
Characters: Understand the roles of Brutus, Portia, Cassius, Artemidorus, Caesar, Antony, Decius, Calpurnia, Popillius, and the Soothsayer.

Who Said This?

"Cowards die many times before their deaths; / The valiant never taste of death but once.": A quote from Julius Caesar, likely spoken by Mark Antony or Brutus.
"This dream is all amiss interpreted. It was a vision fair and fortunate.": Said by Calpurnia in Julius Caesar.
"...There is but one mind in all these men, and it is bent against Caesar. If thou beest not immortal, look about you. Security gives way to conspiracy. The mighty gods defend thee!": Artemidorus's warning to Caesar.
"Help, ho, they murder Caesar!": A cry of alarm, likely from the crowd.
"I have made strong proof of my constancy, Giving myself a voluntary wound Here, in the thigh.": Portia's assertion of her resilience in Julius Caesar
"If he improve them, may well stretch so far As to annoy us all; which to prevent, Let Antony and Caesar fall together.": Brutus discussing a concern of possible danger to Rome.
"Et tu, Brutus? Then fall Caesar!": Caesar's reaction to Brutus joining the conspirators.
"This is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.": Brutus's reasoning for participating in the plot against Caesar.
"Stoop, Romans, stoop, And let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood up to the elbows, and besmear our sword.": Speech expressing violence and retribution in Julius Caesar. (Likely a conspirator's speech)
"I wish your enterprise today may thrive": A prayer for luck.
"Friends I am with you all and love you all. Upon this hope; that you shall give me reasons why and wherein Caesar was dangerous.": A request to understand rationale of the plan.

Fahrenheit 451

Plot Overview: Focus on understanding the narrative and major themes of the work.
Characters: Comprehend the characters of Guy Montag, Captain Beatty, Clarisse, Mildred, Mechanical Hound, Granger, Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Phelps, and Faber.

Research

Milgram Experiment: Research its methodology and findings.
In-text Citations: Understand the correct formatting of them.
Paraphrased Quotes: Understand the need for in-text citations for paraphrased material.
Summarized Quotes: Understand the need for in-text citations for summarized material.
Works Cited Page: Understand its purpose and importance in academic writing.

Grammar

Review: Review grammar, usage, and mechanics discussed in DLAs (Daily Language Activities).

Archetypes

Archetype: A typical character, situation, or symbol found in many different stories.
Collective Unconscious: A universal storehouse of memory traces passed down through generations.
Categories of Archetypes: Examine the categories used in the course material.
Characteristics of Archetypes: Review those that define and characterize archetypes.
Pre-literary Forms: Familiarize yourself with those earlier historical forms.
Situational Archetypes: List and define situational archetypes.
Symbolic Archetypes: List and define the symbolic archetypes.
Character Archetypes: List and define the character archetypes.
Lord of the Rings Character Archetypes: Identify the character archetype of each character.
Costume/Appearance: How character costumes/appearances support archetypes or symbolize archetypes (for example from LotR).
Settings: Choose 2 settings from Lord of the Rings. Describe them and explain how they fulfill a symbolic archetype. (Light/Darkness, Water/Desert, Heaven/Hell, Haven/Wilderness)

Description

Test your knowledge of key literary devices used in the play 'Antigone.' This quiz includes definitions and examples of terms such as verbal irony, metaphor, and symbolism, helping you to better understand the themes and techniques used by the author. Challenge yourself and improve your literary analysis skills!