Question by Reagan: Which is not a conflict that shapes the events of Antigone?
Which is not a conflict that shapes the events of Antigone?

individual freedom vs. state good
loyalty to family vs. loyalty to state
human law vs. divine law
state vs. state

Why does Creon use the imagery of the Ship of State? (Points : 3)
to convey his determination and strength to the Thebans
to tell the Thebans that he intends to build a great navy
to prepare the Thebans for a natural disaster foretold by the wise old man
to warn the Thebans that they will soon be attacked by another state

7. Eteocles is buried with honor because (Points : 3)
Antigone and Ismene arranged his burial.
Creon forgave his treachery.
he gave his life to defend Thebes.
Oedipus commanded his burial before his own death.

8. By the end of Antigone, Creon realizes that (Points : 3)
he himself is responsible for his suffering.
the gods are responsible for his suffering.
Antigone and Haemon are responsible for his suffering.
the Chorus is responsible for his suffering.

9. The goal of a tragedy is (Points : 3)
to remind viewers to make moral choices.
to help viewers achieve a catharsis.
to help viewers understand natural phenomena.
to thrill viewers with an exciting plot.

10. How is Ismene a foil to Antigone?
(Points : 3)
She is encouraging and concerned about Antigone.

She wants to convince Antigone to change her mind.

She is passive, fearful, and submissive to the state.

She reminds Antigone of their dead father’s last words.

11. Creon’s sentencing of Antigone demonstrates (Points : 3)
his desire to get rid of her as quickly as he can.
his cowardice in condemning her to death.
his determination to bring peace to Thebes.
his concern for the safety of his son Haimon.

12. The play’s climax occurs when (Points : 3)
Haimon dies.
Ismene is released.
the Paean is spoken.
Creon decides to free Antigone.

13. Why does Antigone use bridal imagery to speak of her imminent death?
(Points : 3)
She hopes that Creon will free her in time to marry Haimon.

She grieves that she will marry “death” rather than Haimon.

She recalls her uncle Creon’s marriage.

She encourages Ismene to try to marry.

14. Which word best describes Haimon? (Points : 3)
meek
heartless
irrational
reasonable

15. Eurydice appears only at the end of the play. Sophocles includes her death (Points : 3)
to incorporate another female role in the plot.
to characterize the family’s passionate nature.
to explain why Haimon killed himself.
to demonstrate the extent of the damage done by Creon’s pride.

16. Sophocles’ allusions to mythical figures (Points : 3)
communicate aspects of ancient Greek culture.
make his drama inaccessible for modern audiences.
explain why Oedipus killed his father.
provide opportunities for dancing on the stage.

17. To what tragedy does Creon’s edict lead? (Points : 3)
to the destruction of his family
to a violent civil war
to the fall of the city
to the death of Ismene

18. Which of the following best states the resolution of the play’s conflict? (Points : 3)
The desire for vengeance continues.
Creon’s pride causes his downfall.
The Thebans face injustice.
The gods refuse to be satisfied.

19. What theme do the Choragos’s final words in the play reinforce? (Points : 3)
It is unwise to change one’s mind without cause.
Divinely appointed laws are higher than the laws made by people.
People suffer punishment regardless of their choices.
Individual freedom matters enough to suffer and even die for.

20. Why is Antigone not considered the tragic hero of the play?
(Points : 3)
She makes her own decision to die, so it is not tragic.

She is too young to be a tragic hero.

A tragic hero must be a king or queen.

She does not learn and change from her ordeal.

Best answer:

Answer by Victoria
1. state v state
I don’t know
7. Creon forgave his treachery
8. he himself is responsible for his suffering
9 to help viewers achieve a catharsis.
10 passive, fearful, submissive to the state
11 his cowardice in condemning her to death.
12 Creon decides to free Antigone
13 She grieves that she will marry “death” rather than Haimon
14 Meek, not 100% about this one
15 to demonstrate the extent of the damage done by Creon’s pride.
16 to communicate aspects of Greek culture
17 to the destruction of his family
18 Creon’s pride is his downfall
19 Divinely appointed laws are higher than the laws made by people.
20 She makes her own decision to die, so it’s not tragic

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