Antigone Flashcards

what is the name of Oedipus’ biological father? Laios in which city is the boy Oedipus raised? Corinth what is the name of Jocasta’s brother? Creon why is Oedipus convinced he can’t be the cause of Laius’ death? because he…

How did Socrates’ view of the good, true and just disagree with that of Sophists? The meaning of these things was not relative According to aristotle, how might one attain the good life? Balancing action between extremes of behavior why…

Which character suggests that the gods may have buried Polyneices? Chorus Leader GUARD:Many times I stopped to think things over-and then I’d turn around, retrace my steps.Based on these lines, what is the guard’s attitude about Creon? He fears Creon…

When and where do all of the actions take place? One day in front of the palace of Creon What was the name of the battle the day before the play begins after the repulse of the Argive army and…

Decree a formal and authoritative order, esp. one having the force of law Carrion dead and fresh Meddling to involve ones’s self in a matter without right or invitation; interfere unwantingly Famished extremely hungry Sated to satisfy fully Auspicious promising…

What is the background story of Oedipus Rex? – His parents were King Laius and Queen Jocasta- Oedipus was abandoned because of a prophecy stating he would kill his father- His ankles were nailed together, choosing his name because it…

On which continent is Greece? Southeastern most region of Europe How is Greece defined or surrounded on each side? A series of mountains, surrounded by water on all sides but the north, and countless large and small islands How did…

Why were the Greeks faced with rebuilding Athens after 479 BCE? The Persians had destroyed it What events began and ended Athens’ Golden Age? Victory over the Persians, defeat by Sparta Why did the Athenians turn first to rebuilding the…

Which step is missing from the graphic organizer? Predict resolution What is Antigone’s motivation? loyalty to family Creon speaks these lines to Ismene. What does the figurative language reveal about Creon’s character? He is paranoid and fearful. Who creates the…

What is Haemon’s initial response when his father ask how he feels about the king’s decision to execute Antigone? He says, “No marriage means more to me that your (Creon’s) continuing wisdom” (Scene 3 14). What does Creon say the…