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Respect for the gods, family and the afterlife are the motivations of Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone must choose between obeying and disobeying a recent law that contradicts divine will and Theban traditions. She chooses her actions to be motivated by respect for the gods and for family. She says that mortals spend more time dead than alive and that she must be able to look her family in the face when they all meet again in the Underworld of the afterlife.
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When is the play 'Antigone' set?
in thebes
Who is the writer of the play Antigone?
Sophocles
How did Antigone kill herself?
In Antigone (Sophocles) Antigone hangs herself in the final stage of the play, inside the cave. In the Legend of Antigone through Mythology She married Creons Son, and He killed himself and Antigone.
What role did Oedipus play in the play Antigone?
the old man
Does Eurydice die in Antigone?
Yes, Eurydice, the wife of Creon commits suicide in the play 'Antigone'.
In the play Antigone what is the four kids names?
Antigone, Ismene, Polyneices, and Eteocles
What is Antigone struggling with in the play Antigone?
HUBRIS (thinking too much of yourself)
When is the play 'Antigone' set?
in thebes
Who is the writer of the play Antigone?
Sophocles
How did Antigone kill herself?
In Antigone (Sophocles) Antigone hangs herself in the final stage of the play, inside the cave. In the Legend of Antigone through Mythology She married Creons Son, and He killed himself and Antigone.
What roles did Polyneuices and Eteocles play in the play Antigone?
Brothers
What role did Oedipus play in the play Antigone?
the old man
Does Eurydice die in Antigone?
Yes, Eurydice, the wife of Creon commits suicide in the play 'Antigone'.
Verbal irony in the play Antigone?
An example of verbal irony in Antigone is the "good Creon". He is actually considered bad by Antigone and therefore her statement is ironic.
What is the first choral ode about in the Shakespeare play Antigone?
Antigone is written by Sophocles. It's about how great man is.Shakespeare didn't write Antigone. Sophocles did.
Was the play Antigone spoken in rhyme?
inded
Who was not allowed to be buried in the play Antigone?
polynices
