Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Antigone

When Antigone says to Creon,

"I knew I must die, even without your decree:

I am only mortal. And if I must die

Now, before it is my time to die,

Surely this is no hardship: can anyone

Living, as I live, with evil all about me,

Think Death less than a friend? This death of mine

Is of no importance; but if I had left my brother

Lying in death unburied, I should have suffered.

Now I do not.

what rhetorical appeal is she primarily making?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When Haimon first approaches Creon, he says, "I am your son, Father. You are my guide.

You make things clear for me, and I obey you.

No marriage means more to me than your continuing wisdom."

What approach is he primarily using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos and Pathos

• Logos and Pathos

Answer explanation

Haemon is reminding his father of their relationship, and alluding to the fact that he is a dutiful son. He is also appealing to Creon's emotions as a father.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When Creon says,

"I suppose she’ll plead “family ties.” Well, let her.

If I permit my own family to rebel,

How shall I earn the world’s obedience?

Show me the man who keeps his house in hand,

He’s fit for public authority.

I’ll have no dealings

With lawbreakers, critics of the government:

Whoever is chosen to govern should be obeyed—

Must be obeyed, in all things, great and small,"

what type of appeal is he using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Creon to Haimon:

"Anarchy, anarchy! Show me a greater evil!

This is why cities tumble and the great houses rain down;

This is what scatters armies!"

What does Creon want Haimon to fear? What words contribute to this feeling?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Haimon make the following argument to Creon?

"You must believe me:

Nothing is closer to me than your happiness.

What could be closer? Must not any son

Value his father’s fortune as his father does his?"

Why does he take this approach? What is he appealing to? (Use one of these words in your answer: ethos, logos, or pathos).

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Explain the analogy Haimon makes here:

"In flood time you can see how some trees bend,

And because they bend, even their twigs are safe,

While stubborn trees are torn up, roots and all.

And the same thing happens in sailing:

Make your sheet fast, never slacken—and over you go,

Head over heels and under: and there’s your voyage."

What type of evidence is this?

• Fact

• Analogy

• Expert Opinion

• Quote

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

According to Haiman what do the people of Thebes really think about Antigone's punishment?

Why are the Thebans not telling Creon what they think?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who, in your opinion, won the argument? Why?