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Antigone: Prologue and Parados
ENG 9 HONORS MINICOZZI
ANTIGONE SEPT

ANTIGONE ENRICHMENT HW QUESTIONS
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PROLOGUE AND PARADOS
VOCAB:
|Decree |
|Gouge |
|Defy |
|Absurdity |

Compare Ismene and Antigone’s reaction to the edict. Describe the values and priorities of each sister.

Describe Antigone’s state of mind in this scene? How is her mindset revealed?

What noble qualities does Antigone display? Does she reveal any faults?

How does Ismene respond to Antigone’s request for help? What does her response say about her character? What does her line at the end reveal about her true feelings?

What major theme does Sophocles introduce in this opening scene?

Examine the references to destiny and describe the role fate plays for these characters.

FIRST EPISODE AND STASIMON
VOCAB
|Furrow | |
|Blithe | |
|Yoke | |
|Deviate |
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