A(n) __________ character is a character with few traits and who is not impacted by plot events. | static |
A(n) _________ character is a character type that is common in certain genres. | stock |
Which character is a dynamic character in Antigone by Sophocles? | Creon |
Which character is a stock character in Antigone by Sophocles? | Teiresias |
Which theme does Teiresias’ prophecy reveal? | Divine authority holds the ultimate power. |
CHORUS:You honor Thebes, our city,above all others, you and your motherblasted by that lightning strike.And now when all our people hereare captive to a foul disease,on your healing feet you comeacross the moaning straitor over the Parnassian hill.What does the passage reveal about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks? | They believed the gods were powerful enough to rescue them. |
What is the purpose of the paean? | to honor the gods |
Which event occurs at the climax of the play? | Creon changes his mind and decides to bury Polyneices and to free Antigone. |
Which statement reveals a change in Creon’s character? | Until one dies the best thing well may be/to follow our established laws. |
Which statement explains how Teiresias’ character affects the audience? | The character causes the audience to feel anxiety and fear. |
Antigone: Scene 5, Paean
February 16, 2020