Antigone

Whose value system can be summed up this way: one must always yield to the laws of society or the world will descend into anarchy.

• Creon
• Ismene
• Antigone
• Haimon

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Who wrote the play?

• Shakespeare
• Socrates
• Sophocles
• Aristotle

What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon’s decree?

• She seeks revenge against Creon for his actions against her family.

• She is manipulated by other characters to defy Creon's decree.

• She believes that Creon's law is unjust and falls below the Gods' laws.

• She desires to gain power and control over the city of Thebes.

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Which of these sentences best describes what has happened to Antigone’s brothers as it is explained in the text?

• One brother has died and is being honored by Creon; the other brother has been banished from the city-state of Thebes.

• Both brothers have died and Creon is providing a great feast to honor his nephews before a funeral.

• One brother has died and is being given funeral rights; the other brother has died and is forbidden burial.

• Both brothers have lost in battle and have been ordered to leave the city-state of Thebes with Antigone.

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How does the character of Antigone embody the theme of individual conscience versus state authority?

• Antigone embodies this theme by blindly following the state's authority, disregarding her own conscience.

• Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow her own conscience and defy the state's authority, even at the cost of her own life.

• Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow the state's authority, disregarding her own conscience.

• Antigone does not embody this theme as she does not have any conflict with the state's authority.

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What are the major themes in Antigone and how are they developed throughout the play?

• The major themes in Antigone include the conflict between individualism and state law, the nature of justice, and the consequences of pride.

• The major themes in Antigone are the importance of nature, environment, and sustainability.

• The major themes in Antigone are the significance of love, duty to your family, and loyalty to those in power.

• The major themes in Antigone are the effects of war, politics, and religion on a kingdom.

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What are the main characteristics of Antigone as a character?

• Timid, unfaithful, passive, compliant

• Cowardly, disloyal, indecisive, obedient

• Fearless, uncommitted, submissive, obedient

• Brave, loyal, determined, rebellious

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How does the theme of pride and stubbornness manifest in the character of Creon?

• Creon's pride and stubbornness manifest in his refusal to listen to others and his insistence on punishing Antigone, even when it leads to tragic consequences.

• Creon's pride and stubbornness do not manifest in the play.

• Creon's pride and stubbornness manifest in his willingness to compromise and listen to others.

• Creon's pride and stubbornness manifest in his ability to admit his mistakes and change his decisions.

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Hubris is

• a tragic flaw

• a reversal of fate

• excessive pride

• a punishment

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A character weakness that brings about destruction is known as

• tragic recognition

• the hero's enemies

• tragic flaw

• results of bad luck

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