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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antigone do in response to Creon's promise in Part 5?

2. What does Creon say he is going to do in Part 4 in response to Polynices's body being covered?

3. In Part 4, what does Creon say will happen to Jonas if he keeps quiet?

4. In Part 5, what reason does Creon give for making the ruling he did?

5. After Haemon's conversation with Creon is over, what does Haemon do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jonas seems to play a dual role. He is both accuser and confessor. He is torn between his terror of and loyalty to Creon and his sympathy for Antigone. What actions show his loyalty toward Creon? What actions show his sympathy for Antigone? What makes him ultimately choose to side with Creon? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Greek tragedies also tend to use foreshadowing for dramatic effect. Choose an instance of foreshadowing from the play and describe it and the event it foreshadows. Go into detail about both the event and the instance of foreshadowing, explaining what you think ties them together and why.

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