The Island, by Athol Fugard Quiz

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What is the essential core of Antigone’s (Winston/s) argument in opposition to Creon? (from Scene Four, Pages 224 - 227)

That she made a mistake, and buried the wrong warrior.

That she has a greater duty to the laws of the State God than to her brother's memory.

That she should not be punished because she is a princess.

That she has a greater duty to the laws of God than to the laws of the State.

Who is Creon? (from Scene Four, Pages 223 – 224)

Antigone's traitor brother.

The embodiment of the State in the play Antigone, against which the princess Antigone rebelled.

Antigone's royal father.

The embodiment of the people in the play Antigone, against which the princess Antigone rebelled.

What is the most likely reason that Winston seems so upset about John’s impending freedom? (from Scene Three, Pages 217 – 222)

He is afraid that to gain his freedom, John told the authorities secrets about him.

He is afraid that John will have an affair with his wife.

He is afraid that without John's companionship, he will lose his interest in the play.

He is afraid that without John’s influence, he will become more like Harry.

Who is Harry? (from Scene Three, Pages 217 – 222)

A prisoner; Winston says Harry has forgotten the values that brought him to prison.

A prisoner; Winston says Harry is obsessed with proving his innocence.

A friend of Winston's from his previous life: Winston says he is continuing to challenge the State.

The warden of the institution: John says that Harry gave him his freedom.

What actions blur the lines between performer and character in the final moments of the presentation of Antigone? (from Scene Four, Pages 224 - 227)

John becomes incapacitated, and Winston ends up speaking both Antigone's lines and Creon's.

John rips off his wig and seems to be speaking at least partly in his own voice, not just the voice of Creon.

Hodoshe speaks up from the audience, and engages in a dialogue with Antigone (Winston).

Winston rips off his wig and seems to be speaking at least partly in his own voice, not just the voice of Antigone.