Antigone, Creon, and Haemon

What is Creon's relationship to Antigone in the play?

• cousin

• niece

• uncle

• sister

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How does Haemon try to persuade Creon to change his mind about Antigone's punishment?

• Haemon appeals to Creon's reason, warns him of public opinion, advises him to be open-minded.

• Haemon threatens Creon with violence

• Haemon offers to take Antigone's place

• Haemon suggests banishing Antigone instead

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Provide a quote from the play where Antigone shows her defiance towards Creon's decree.

• I will obey Creon's decree without question.

• Antigone apologizes to Creon for her actions.

• Antigone agrees to follow Creon's orders.

• I will bury him myself. And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory.

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What is the tragic flaw in Creon's character that leads to the downfall of his family?

• Inability to make decisions

• Excessive pride and stubbornness

• Lack of compassion and empathy

• Excessive kindness and generosity

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Explain the conflict between Antigone's loyalty to her family and Creon's loyalty to the state.

• The conflict arises from Antigone's loyalty to her pet instead of her family

• The conflict between Antigone's loyalty to her family and Creon's loyalty to the state arises from their differing priorities and values, with Antigone prioritizing familial duty and religious beliefs, while Creon prioritizes the stability and authority of the state.

• Creon's loyalty to the state is based on his love for Antigone

• Antigone's loyalty to her family is due to her desire for power

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How does Haemon's attitude towards his father, Creon, change throughout the play?

• Haemon's attitude changes from respectful and obedient to confrontational and critical.

• Haemon's attitude changes from critical to respectful.

• Haemon's attitude changes from indifferent to supportive.

• Haemon's attitude changes from confrontational to obedient.

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Discuss the role of the Chorus in the play and how they influence the audience's perception of the characters.

• The Chorus has no impact on the audience's perception of the characters

• The Chorus is a group of antagonists plotting against the protagonists

• The Chorus acts as a narrator, provides context and commentary, represents the common people's perspective, and influences the audience's perception of the characters.

• The Chorus serves as a love interest for the main characters

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Compare and contrast the leadership styles of Creon and Antigone.

• Creon's leadership style is passive and lacks direction.

• Antigone's leadership style is authoritarian and oppressive.

• Creon's leadership style is authoritative and focused on maintaining order through strict adherence to laws, while Antigone's leadership style is more rebellious, compassionate, and driven by personal values and beliefs.

• Both Creon and Antigone have similar leadership styles focused on compromise and consensus.

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What is the significance of the character of Tiresias in the play?

• Tiresias is a villainous character who causes chaos and destruction.

• Tiresias serves as a key figure who reveals important truths and warnings to the characters.

• Tiresias is a minor character with no significant role in the plot.

• Tiresias is a comic relief character who adds humor to the play.

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How does the theme of fate versus free will play out in the interactions between Antigone, Creon, and Haemon?

• The theme of fate versus free will is explored in Antigone's defiance, Creon's interactions with the Chorus, and Haemon's admiration for Polyneices.

• The theme of fate versus free will is shown through Antigone's love for Ismene, Creon's relationship with Tiresias, and Haemon's loyalty to Eurydice.

• The theme of fate versus free will is portrayed through Antigone's determination, Creon's rigid enforcement of the law, and Haemon's internal conflict.

• The theme of fate versus free will is highlighted in Antigone's burial of Polynices, Creon's conversations with the Sentry, and Haemon's respect for Eteocles.

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