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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Antigone say when Creon confronts her about covering Polynices?
2. In Part 5, what does Creon say about Polynices and Eteocles?
3. What does the Chorus remind Creon about Antigone in Part 6?
4. In Part 5, Creon explodes into a long speech and tells Antigone that she is just like who?
5. In Part 4, what does Creon intend to do to the guards after the discovery that Polynices's body has been disturbed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Creon's rise to King of Thebes. What was his previous governmental role? Why do you think he was chosen as ruler? Since his bloodline isn't the same as Oedipus's, what must he do to prove that he is worthy of the throne? Did his diverse treatment of Eteocles's and Polynices's bodies have anything to do with feeling that he must prove his strength and worthiness? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Creon's choice of execution method appears cruel and extreme. What purpose would such an execution serve? What message do you think Creon was trying to send by walling her up in a cave? Why do you think Creon would choose this instead of possibly more humane methods of execution? What message do you think he was trying to send to Haemon by sentencing his fiancee to such a death?
Essay Topic 3
Symbolism is usually a vital part of plot development and is a commonly used literary device. True to form, symbolism is an important part of "Antigone." Describe what the following items represent and why:
A. The shovel Antigone uses to bury Polynices body.
B. Antigone's dog.
C. Antigone's letter.
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