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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. In Part 3, why did Antigone say that she was telling Haemon all the things she was telling him?
2. What happens to Polynices's body in Part 1?
3. How is Antigone described in Part 1?
4. What does Ismene ask Antigone after Antigone says that she has considered all of the possible consequences of her proposed actions in Part 2?
5. How is Antigone's sister described in Part 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. The Chorus is a parallel representation of the Chorus which was often used in Greek tragedy. Do you see any other representations characteristic of Greek tragedy within Part 1?
2. In Part 5, Creon accuses Antigone of being just like her father, playing out destiny's designs and being melodramatic about everything. What does he suggest Antigone do instead?
3. How does Creon react to Haemon's plea for Antigone's life in Part 6?
4. Why does the author expose the character's fates in the beginning?
5. How is Antigone to be put to death, and how does she feel about it?
6. How do Ismene and Antigone each react to Creon's edict?
7. Why do you think that Antigone lies to Creon when he asks if anyone else knows what she is doing in Part 5?
8. Once again, Antigone has a chance to escape death in Part 5, yet she seems to fight for the right to die rather than fight for the right to live. How does Antigone once again put herself directly in harm's way?
9. What does Creon finally reveal to Antigone in Part 5 that leaves her confused?
10. What is represented by Antigone and Haemon's burial?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the end of the play, only Creon remains. He has lost everything but the crown he fought so hard to retain. He mentions that all of his dead loved ones are sleeping, and it must be good to sleep. What do you think Creon means by this statement? Is he expressing remorse, grief, guilt, or some combination? Do you think he sees what is really important now that he has lost it? Is there a lesson to be learned in his final scene? If so, what is it? If not, what purpose do you think his final scene serves?
Essay Topic 2
Up until the end, Antigone appears unsure of Haemon's true feelings for her. She wavers between thinking he desires Ismene to believing he loves her and her alone. Recalling passages from the play, what do you think Haemon's character represents? Do you think he represents true love? Perhaps he represents stability or honor or faithfulness. Explain what you think Haemon represents and why.
Essay Topic 3
What purpose does the Chorus serve? Is it a genuine character or more of a narrator? Do you think that his role is necessary or extraneous? Why?
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