Antigone Flashcards
Who is the only child of Oedipus left alive?
Ismene
Who does Eurydice blame for her sons’ death?
Creon
Creon considered this person to be a traitor
Polyneices
Who is Tiresias?
Blind Prophet
Who warns Creon that Antigone should live and Polyneices should be buried?
Tiresias
Who believes that the gods’ will is more important than man’s will?
Antigone
What does Creon say will happen if the sentry does not find the person who gave Polyneices burial rites?
He will be killed.
Who is Eurydice?
Wife of Creon
Where does Antigone take place?
Thebes
What does Creon say is the worst crime?
Anarchy
What does Haemon think about Creon’s actions.
He is wrong.
What is Antigone’s major character flaw?
Loyalty
What is Creon’s major character flaw?
Pride
Does the Chorus believe Antigone’s actions are a result of fate or free will?
Fate
Who pleads to Creon that he cannot kill his own son’s bride?
Ismene
Who does Creon accuse of taking bribes?
Tiresias, Sentry
Who dies by their own sword?
Haemon
Who dies by hanging?
Antigone
How are Creon and Antigone related?
Uncle/Neice
How are Antigone and Etecoles related?
Brother/Sister
How are Antigone and Haemon related?
Cousins
Who is King of Thebes?
Creon
Who is Antigone’s father?
Oedipus
Who is Haemon’s father?
Creon
Do you ever see a death occur onstage?
No
How did Eteocles die?
Battle
Does Creon come to realize that family is the most important thing in life?
No
A young boy leads this person around
Tiresias
You may use this word to describe Creon, in relation to his tragic character flaw.
Arrogance
This means to spoil or mar
Defile
To show submission or respect
Deference
To drive back with force
Repulse
To go against what is expected or what is reasonable
Perverse
Very religious
Pious
To cover every detail
Comprehensive
To be extremely hungry
Famished
This person fought and died on Creon’s side
Eteocles
This person fought and died on Creon’s side
Eteocles
What does Antigone do that goes against Creon’s edict.
Give her brother burial rites
To rise to top in power or influence
Prevail
To free from blame
Absolve
