Antigone: Part 3

"The royal blood, shed by his royal hand" (Messenger)

What news is the messenger telling the chorus?

• Prince Haemon took his own life.

• King Creon took his own's son's life.

• Prince Haemon took his father's life.

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"I heard a few scraps of your conversation" (Euridice)

What does the word "scrap" means in this sentence?

• Waste materials

• parts of a conversation

• Leftover food

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What did Creon told Haemon once he entered the cave?

• To conduct a funeral rite.

• To untie Antigone's body.

• Leave the cave immediately.

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What was Haemon's response towards his father order?

Select all that applies.

• Unable to struck Creon, Haemon took his own life with his sword.

• He took his sword and attacked Creon.

• He stood up and hugged his father.

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Why did Queen Euridice left without saying a word?

• She wants to grieve in private with her ladies in waiting.

• She wants to go and see the bodies through her own eyes.

• She wants to confront her husband, King Creon about the tragedy.

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What concerns are there about Queen Euridice's actions that were revealed in the interaction between the chorus and the messenger

• She behaves as if nothing happened after hearing the news.

• She left without saying a word. Her silence was unusual.

• She was crying loudly.

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"She mentioned Megareus" (Messenger)

Who is Megareus?

• An ancient Greek God.

• A creature from the underworld.

• Creon and Euridice's eldest son.

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King Creon's speech about his son and wife's death is an example of what Dramatic Speech?

(In this scene, the Character addressed the speech to the chorus)

• Aside

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

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Why is Antigone considered a Tragic Drama?

Provide evidence from the scenes to support your answer.

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