Character sections page numbers

Question 1

Creon

Answer 1

Section 1
12-17 (Creon being a ruthless king, showing his hubris)

Section 2
52-55 (Creon’s catharsis as he experiences the actions of his consequences)

Question 2

Antigone

Answer 2

Section 1
5-8 (Antigone talking to Ismene and favors the gods. Although she’s more knowledgeable, she is still naive and believes that good can win in the end).

Section 2
21-26 (Her hubris starts to show as she becomes more and more stubborn. She loses faith in humanity and is no longer naive).

Question 3

Ismene

Answer 3

Section 1
5-8 (She’s talking to Antigone at the start. Shows how oppressed she is and how she’s determined to stay within the rules).

Section 2
24-26 (Her love for her sister encourages her to break from the patriarchy and stand for her sister. She becomes more brave and wants to do the right thing).

Question 4

Chorus

Answer 4

Section 1
9-12 (Show the chorus supporting Creon and worshiping him during the Parados and a bit after).

Section 2
46-49 (Show a change of allegiance for the Chorus and how they don’t support Creon anymore, but want what’s best for him).

Question 5

Haemon

Answer 5

Section 1
28-32 (Haemon has a strong relationship with his father and respects him, he believes he can be diplomatic).

Section 2
32-34 (He loses his temper with Creon and loses all respect for him. His love for Antigone makes him chose her).

Question 6

Teiresias

Answer 6

Section 1
41-43 (Show his respectfulness, and how he worships the gods over Creon. The audience like him).

Section 2
43-46 (He seals Creon’s fate and realizes how bad his hubris is. He feels no remorse, and even gets angry).