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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Antigone feel like when the person who confronts her gets frustrated in Part 2?
2. What did Antigone do to try to find out if Haemon really wanted her in Part 3?
3. What does Antigone say wards off evil in Part 2?
4. Whom does Ismene say needs Antigone?
5. Why isn't the boy alone on the side of the stage laughing and talking with the other characters?
Short Essay Questions
1. What methods does Creon use to try to convince Antigone that she is on the wrong path in Part 5?
2. Who were the brothers who fought for the throne? How were they related to Antigone? Why might their demise be so important to the plot of the story?
3. How is Antigone to be put to death, and how does she feel about it?
4. What is the function of the Guardsmen? Consider their dialogue, their interaction with the "major" players, the Chorus' comments on them, and so on.
5. What is the moment of crisis as described in "Antigone"?
6. What does Antigone ask the Nurse to do with her dog? Why is Antigone asking this of the Nurse?
7. How does Creon react to Haemon's plea for Antigone's life in Part 6?
8. The relationship between Antigone and Haemon is complicated. Despite his vows of love, Antigone cannot bring herself to believe that Haemon would choose her over Ismene. In Part 3, what does Antigone do to test Haemon?
9. What purpose does Antigone's suicide serve?
10. In Part 2, the reader begins to get a feel of Antigone as a tragic heroine. What are some of the hints the author gives to lead the reader to this conclusion?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Antigone appears to be a righteous character, giving up love and life to do what is right. Her entire life seems to revolve around other people. Even thought Polynices is her brother too, Ismene seems more interested in fun and living life for herself. Compare/contrast Antigone and Ismene in appearance, personality, and driving forces.
Essay Topic 2
Creon's choice of execution method appears cruel and extreme. What purpose would such an execution serve? What message do you think Creon was trying to send by walling her up in a cave? Why do you think Creon would choose this instead of possibly more humane methods of execution? What message do you think he was trying to send to Haemon by sentencing his fiancee to such a death?
Essay Topic 3
Creon's role in the play represents destiny or fate. He alone holds Antigone's future in his hands, though one might argue that Antigone is a factor in her own destiny. However, Antigone seems to have surrendered herself to whatever may come. Describe situations in the play where Creon's power over Antigone's life or death is played out. What is Creon's rationale for sending Antigone to her death? Why does he feel he has no other option, even though Antigone is engaged to his son? What purpose will her death serve in what he considers his ultimate destiny?
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