Question 1

What motivates Antigone to bury her brother Polyneices despite the law against it?

Accepted Answer

Her loyalty to family and divine law

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Her desire for power

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Her wish for public approval

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Her fear of Creon

Question 2

How does Creon's character evolve throughout the play 'Antigone'?

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He becomes more rigid and authoritarian

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He becomes more compassionate and understanding

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He decides to leave Thebes for good

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He realizes the importance of following the laws of the gods

Question 3

What is a central conflict in 'Antigone' that drives the plot?

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The conflict between individual moral duty and state law

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The conflict between Creon and other kings

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The conflict between Antigone and her father

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The conflict between two brothers

Question 4

What does Antigone represent in the context of the play?

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The struggle for personal justice and moral integrity

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Blind obedience to authority

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The pursuit of political power

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The role of women in society

Question 5

How does the theme of fate versus free will manifest in Antigone's decisions?

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Antigone believes she must act according to her conscience despite the consequences

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Creon represents the idea of free will and choices

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The story shows that all characters are unaware of their destinies

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Antigone feels she is powerless against fate

Question 6

What is the significance of the Chorus in 'Antigone'?

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They provide commentary and reflections on the events of the play

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They represent the main characters' thoughts

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They serve as the antagonists

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They are a group of soldiers in the story

Question 7

Which character serves as a foil to Antigone in the play?

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Ismene

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Creon

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Haemon

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Tiresias

Question 8

What is Creon’s reason for refusing to bury Polyneices?

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He believes Polyneices is a traitor to Thebes

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He is unaware of Polyneices' death

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He wants to punish Antigone

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He fears the wrath of the gods

Question 9

What does Antigone's willingness to accept death for her actions reveal about her character?

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She values honor and familial loyalty above all else

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She is reckless and unthinking

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She fears death and tries to avoid it

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She seeks revenge against Creon

Question 10

What role does fate play in the lives of the characters in 'Antigone'?

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Fate is inescapable and significantly impacts their choices

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Fate is irrelevant to the characters' lives

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Characters have complete control over their destinies

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Fate can be easily changed by the characters' actions

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