Antigone Review Group Questions PDF

For today’s activity…. You will be placed into small groups Each mini-group will explore a topic that Antigone Test will cover You will spend this class period preparing your slideshow presentation. The class will take notes on your findings on Monday. Your presentation can t...

For today’s activity…. You will be placed into small groups Each mini-group will explore a topic that Antigone Test will cover You will spend this class period preparing your slideshow presentation. The class will take notes on your findings on Monday. Your presentation can take NO LONGER than 2 minutes.  Checklist for full 5 point credit.... Fully explore / explain your topic Include quotation(s) in MLA citation Bulleted accurate analysis discussing the impact of your topic on the play Minimal and tasteful graphics that enhance comprehension of your topic Display a clear understanding of your topic and its importance in the play  Group 1 Irony Define the 3 types of Irony Locate one example of each within the play Articulate how each example of irony enhances the play’s impact on the audience  DRAMATIC IRONY- TG “I and my better judgment have come round to this- I shackled her, I’ll set her free myself” (Sophocles 1234-1236) DRAMATIC IRONY- the In this case, Creon finally lets audience understands go of his fatal flaw, pride, by something which the character understanding that he must let does not yet know. go of those who, in reality deserve praise. This allows the reader Nonetheless, the audience to process this tragedy already knows the augury foretold by Tiresias will come of a story before the true, hence why this characters, who are represents dramatic irony and clearly ignorant. the ignorance of Creon.  Situational Irony -SG. “The last of them all, the most Situational irony- When reviled by far, go down before the outcome is different, or my destined time’s run out. completely opposite from But still I go….But now what was expected to happen. Polynices, because I laid your body out as well, this, this is For Antigone she wanted to my reward. Nevertheless I honor her brother by honored you– the decent will performing the burial, but admit it– well and wisely instead it leads to her own too”(Sophocles 985). downfall and death.  VERBAL IRONY TG “I could never stand by silent, watching destruction march against our city, putting safety to route” (Sophocles 207-208). VERBAL IRONY- the character In this scenario, Creon says something but ends up announces to the people how with a different result (can also he will do what’s best for the be a form of sarcasm). country. Towards the end of the play, however, he is the cause of the death of his own wife, child, and his son’s bride. This, in truth, causes fear and distress among his people.  Group 2 Greek Drama Overview Review Sophocles’s purpose for writing the Three Theban Plays (Antigone is the last in the trilogy). This is in your intro notes. Why were these performances so revered in the time of the Ancient Greeks? For whom were they dedicated? Why is this important? Locate an example from the play that is the most memorable for your group. How might an Ancient Greek audience have reacted? (Hint: the CHORUS will help you) Vibha and Riya: Why did Sophocles write this play? - Wanted to portray an effective tragedy - In March to April in Sophocles’s time, comedy stories and tragedy plays were popular, especially for the festival that happened in these months - Purpose was to honor and show reverence to the god Dionysus/Bacchus who was the god of wine and merriment  Vibha: Antigone’s Importance The aspect of this play is important because in Sophocles’s time, respecting the gods was a great priority, which can mean that Antigone was dedicated to the gods because Antigone followed God’s law. There is a contrast between Antigone (follows God’s law) and Creon (follows man’s law), meaning Antigone had much reverence, and Creon did not, which led to his own downfall.  Riya: Example From the Play Dionysus & his Importance: - The chorus in Antigone praises Dionysus after Creon went through his character development - “God of a hundred names! Great Dionysus–Child of Zeus whose thunder rocks the clouds [...] Dionysus–down to watch and ward the roads of Thebes!” (Sophocles 118) - Quote shows that the chorus is paying reverence to Dionysus and giving him credit for helping Creon go through his change - People in ancient Greece may have reacted to this with happiness, reverence, and pride at the honorable mention of the God they so cherish, love, and respect  Group 3 Definition of Tragedy - BY LUKE, MASON, JUSTIN According to our intro notes, what is the definition of a good tragedy? In your opinion, does Antigone constitute a good tragedy? Do we feel pity and / or fear for her, as well as a feeling of catharsis? Locate a textual example to substantiate your opinion and analyze it for tragic elements What should the audience feel at the end of a tragedy? (emotional release….) MG What is a Tragedy? Tragedy is a genre of play where the author uses multiple actions to cause certain feelings such as pity and fear in the audience in order to convey the theme A good tragedy includes many elements such as, a good plot, action of importance, good characters Plot is the most important component and is directly related to the actions of the characters The action of the characters directly affects the plot and shows the overall theme of the play Does Antigone constitute a good tragedy? In my opinion, Antigone does constitute a good tragedy as it employs fear, pity, and catharsis. First, you fear for Antigone as she has to defy Creon’s orders to bury her brother Polynices. She has to do what she believes is right and risk her life. Second, you feel pity for Antigone when she is captured by Creon. You should also feel pity for Haemon as his dad is planning to murder his fiancee. Lastly, you feel catharsis during the exodus when Creon lets out his emotions after his son, his wife, and Antigone are dead. LG  Textual Example Analyzed “Creon: Take me away, I beg you, out of sight. A rash, indiscriminate fool! I murdered you, my son, against my will- you too, my wife” (Sophocles 1459-1462). This quote represents a tragedy in a nutshell and shows the feeling of catharsis. Creon finally realizes he has done bad things and he lets out all of his emotions by grieving with the death of his family. This advances the plot because Creon has a complete switch in character and starts to fall apart and break down. JG MG What should the audience feel at the end of a tragedy? According to Aristotle, the audience should feel pity for the character at the end of the tragedy They should also feel sad that many tragedies could have been prevented or even stopped Most tragedies usually end with a characters death, destruction, or chaos Some tragedies also aim to make the audience feel uplifted or relieved at the end  Group 4 Persuasion Define Logos, Pathos, and Ethos, and locate a quotation that exemplifies LOGOS Analyze the quotation for the effectiveness of the persuasion Andrew & Elaini AP Logos, Pathos, Ethos Logos Appeal to logic or reason. Focuses on argument using logic and explanation that is rational. Evidence based on accepted truths and proven theories that cannot be refuted unless evidence provided is invalid. Pathos Appeal based on emotion. Seeks to catch interest. Can appeal to values to arouse passion. Affects feelings and can trigger senses. Ethos Appeal based on character of speaker. Relies on the reputation and credibility of the author. Must show success and showcase expertise. Ec Logos Quotation In Antigone, Tiresias the seer warned, “You will learn when you listen to the warings of my craft. As I sat on the ancient seat of augury, in the sanctuary where every bird I know will hover at my hands[…]And it is you- your high resolve that sets this plague on Thebes”(Sophocles 1105-1124). - The seer is trying to convince Creon to stop being so cruel and he uses the facts to tell him that. - The seer used logos effectively because Creon decides to spare Antigone, only to find he was too late. - He learned his lesson in the end after two of the people he cared about died.  Group 5 RACHAEL AND ANGELA Persuasion Define Logos, Pathos, and Ethos, and locate a quotation that exemplifies PATHOS Analyze the quotation for the effectiveness of the persuasion  Definitions-RS ETHOS-relating to the credibility and reputation of the author/source PATHOS-triggers emotion from the audience in order to persuade LOGOS-appeals to the audience using good reason or logic  Pathos Quotes-AH “How can I live alone, without “What? You’d kill your own her?” (Sophocles 637) son’s bride?” (Sophocles 641) This quote shows pathos This quote exemplifies pathos because it convinces the because the emotion from audience that Antigone should Ismene pushes the audience to live using the desperation and also feel the need to fight for sisterly need in Ismene’s Antigone and her right to live. words. Group 6 Maia & Katie Tragic Hero MZ Creon & Antigone Similarities - extremely stubborn, strong-minded, confident, defensive - “I will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory” (Sophocles 85-86). - “I will take her down some wild, desolate path never trod by men, and wall her up alive in a rocky vault, and set out short rations, just the measure piety demands to keep the entire city free of defilement” (Sophocles 870-874). - lots of care for their loved ones - Antigone–Polyneices - Creon–Eurydice & Haemon - their stubbornness ultimately leads to their demise - Antigone–put in a tomb alive - Creon–son & wife die KW Tragic Hero - The leader tells Creon that he should follow Tiresias’ advice (to free Antigone) , and so Creon ends up going to free Antigone, but she is already dead. - Creon regrets trying to kill Antigone because the rest of his family dies and he realizes that he was wrong. - “Oh I’ve learned through blood and tears! … Oh the agony, the heartbreaking agonies of our lives” (Sophocles 1401) - Haemon kills himself because Antigone died, and because Haemon died, Eurydice (Creon’s wife) killed herself. - Creon is left alone in his remorse and regrets his choices/stubbornness.  Daniel and Trevor (7) Reversal and Recognition Define Reversal and Recognition Locate an example of each for either Antigone or Creon Analyze your example and explain the importance of these traits for your character  Reversal and Recognition Reversal: Recognition: When the hero’s luck When the hero realizes reverses. This reversal that the reversal of luck is because of the was due to their hero’s flaw or hamartia. In antigone she hamartia. In Antigone realizes that her flaw is her flaw is her what got her killed when stubbornness which she is put into the cave leads to her getting in and commits suicide. trouble with creon. Daniel Creon’s reversal & recognition Creon’s hamartia turns out to be his insecurity. his insecurity leads him to disallow anyone from burying polyneices because he still sees him as a threat. later on when someone (antigone) actually defies him and tries to bury polyneices he immediately buffs up security by a lot just to catch one person. and finally when he does catch antigone, he puts her in cage with no hope of escape. and when she hangs herself, his son and her fiance decides to kill himself with his sword. leading to his wife, who had just heard the news, to kill herself as well. so he lost everyone he held dear by his insecurity which he recognised in the end but by then it was to late. Trevor The importance of reversal and recognition “But for his blood, brother who returned from exile…Consumed by one desire to burn them roof to roots,” (Sophocles 225). This shows that he is insecure because of the way he describes polynices. he tries to make him seem like a traitor and coward. he also wants to make sure no one follows in footsteps and defies him Both  Group 8 (Thiago + Wesley) Character Foil Define Character foil create a list of important character foils in the play Provide at least one textual reference and analyze for the impact of this foil  Definition (Wesley) Character foil is a character that contrasts with protagonist Highlights many of the main character’s personality Usually has some important characteristics common with the main character  List of important character foils (Wesley+Thiago) When Creon released a decree that the citizens can’t give Polynices a proper burial and it makes Antigone break the law for him. Antigone hanging herself leads Haemon to end himself too The fight between Antigone and Creon, with the addition of Haemon, Haemon shows a new personality of not knowing whether do support Creon, or Antigone Ismene and Antigone meeting, which highlights one of Antigone’s personality, that she is determined to give Polynices a proper burial  Quote (Thiago) “Antigone: Will you lift up his body with theses bare hands and lower it with me? Ismene: What? You’d bury him- when a law forbids the city Antigone: Yes! He is my brother” (Sophocles 50-55). Antigone is loyal to Polynices but is snappy towards Ismene since Ismene is torn between breaking the law or following it.