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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While the guards are discussing Antigone's capture, what does she ask of them?

3. What does Jonas say in response to Creon's accusations in Part 4?

4. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?

5. In Part 6, Haemon begs Creon to have the courage to be what?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Creon's rise to King of Thebes. What was his previous governmental role? Why do you think he was chosen as ruler? Since his bloodline isn't the same as Oedipus's, what must he do to prove that he is worthy of the throne? Did his diverse treatment of Eteocles's and Polynices's bodies have anything to do with feeling that he must prove his strength and worthiness? Why or why not?

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