Antigone Prologue through Ode 1

Who is the main character of the play?

• Ismene

• Antigone

• Creon

• the chorus

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What is Antigone planning on doing that will defy Creon's orders?

• Bury her brother

• Bury her sister

• Bury her mother

• Bury her father

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Why does Antigone say that she has to bury her brother?

• Her sister told her to.

• It is expected of her.

• She would be a traitor to her family not to.

• Creon ordered her to.

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How were Antigone's brothers killed?

• They were killed in battle.

• They killed themselves.

• They were poisoned by Creon.

• They drowned on their way to Troy.

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What will most likely happen to Antigone if she buries her brother?

• She will be hung.

• She will be poisoned.

• She will be hung, drawn, and quartered.

• She will be stoned.

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Why does Ismene tell Antigone not to bury their brother?

• They wouldn't get into Heaven.

• Creon created the law and they need to follow it.

• It is a woman's place to follow what men say.

• Their mother would be extremely disappointed in her.

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Who gives more information and sets the tone of the play?

• The chorus

• Antigone

• The Orchestra

• Ismene

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What do the characters wear on stage?

• masks

• robes

• elevated shoes

• makeup

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How did Creon come to power?

• He was the next in line.

• He killed Antigone's brothers.

• He created a coup.

• He is just standing in for Antigone.

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Creon is the _______ of the play.

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