Antigone Review

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Antigone Review

• English 2

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The only crime is pride
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Stubborn, unyielding, arrogant
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Struggles to do what is right
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Authority rests with the people
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Authority rests with the state
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What makes Antigone a tragic character?
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Her refusal to give in to Creon results in her
downfall
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By identifying with Haimon, readers can best
understand
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Creons tragic flaw
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Antigones death will cause another, means
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Haimon will kill himself (foreshadowing)
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It is hard to identify with the Choragos because
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He is not personally involved in the plays
conflict
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The generation of kings has/always loved brass
means
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Like most kings, Creon seeks apparent rather than
real value
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What makes Creon a tragic character?
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• His refusal to listen to Haimons argument
• His grief over the deaths of Haimon and Eurydice
• His belated decision to release Antigone

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Why does Creon relent?
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He fears punishment from the gods
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What is the effect of Creons change of heart?
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His downfall is more pitiable because he repented
in vain.
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