Antigone

Question 1

Interpretation of Antigone

Answer 1

arrogant
recalcitrant (rebellious)
strong
angry
loyal to family and gods
brave
pious
determined
defiant
irrational

Question 1

Antigone’s role

Answer 1

protagonist
tragic demise
antithesis to Ismene
subverts typical Athenian

Question 2

Antigone casting

Answer 2

young 18 year old woman
5’6 slim
hazel eyes like Ismene- familial similarity
long brown hair tied up in low bun
hair cut short end of the play= punishment
plain/ neutral makeup

Question 3

Antigone costume

Answer 3

white chiton/ peplos
brown belt and headband (not gold= defiant)
brown cothurnus
hooded cloak when burying Polynices

Question 4

Antigone audience response

Answer 4

respect for her standing up for family and herself against Creon= traditional and modern
fearful of her actions’ consequences= mostly traditional regarding Theban punishment
pity and sympathy due to Creon’s brutal treatment and her tragic demise= traditional and modern

Question 5

key moments for Antigone

Answer 5

prologue
episode 2
episode 4