Antigone Review

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How does Antigone feel towards Ismene in the prologue?

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Antigone feels angry that Ismene won't help her honor their brother.

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Who do the Chorus and Choragus represent?

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The Chorus and Choragus represent the people/elders of Thebes.

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Why does Creon refuse to allow the burial of Polyneices?

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Creon believes Polyneices is a traitor for causing a battle in their country.

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How is Antigone caught while burying her brother?

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Antigone is caught by the guards who see her the second time she covers Polyneices’ body.

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What does Antigone mean when she refers to burying her brother as a 'holy crime'?

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Antigone believes that burying her brother is a moral obligation that transcends the law.

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What is the significance of the conflict between Antigone and Creon?

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The conflict represents the struggle between individual conscience and state law.

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What role does fate play in the story of Antigone?

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Fate is a central theme, suggesting that the characters are bound by destiny and cannot escape their tragic outcomes.

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How does Ismene's character contrast with Antigone's?

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Ismene is more cautious and obedient to the law, while Antigone is bold and willing to defy authority for her beliefs.

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What is the main theme of Antigone?

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The main theme is the conflict between moral duty and the laws of the state.

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What does Creon value more than family loyalty?

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Creon values law and order above family loyalty.