Antigone by Sophocles: Scene 1, Ode 1 Answers

Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CREON:Of all the citizens I’ve summoned you,because I know how well you showed respectfor the eternal power of the throne Based on these lines, what is Creon’s attitude toward the elders?

Which character suggests that the gods may have buried Polyneices?

Which line creates dramatic irony?

Which situations is an example of dramatic irony?

Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CHORUS:He moves across the white-capped ocean seasblasted by winter storms, carving his wayunder the surging waves engulfing him. Based on the lines, what did the ancient Greeks value?

Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CREON:I swear to you on oath—unless you findthe one whose hands really buried him,unless you bring him here before my eyes,then death for you will never be enough. Sophocles uses which literary device in these lines to keep the audience interested?

Dramatic irony occurs when __________.

Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CREON:Eteocles, who perished in the fightto save our city, the best and bravestof our spearmen, will have his burial Based on these lines, what does Creon value?

Analyze the graphic organizer below and answer the question that follows. Which prediction can a reader make about the character?

Which question should be asked when characterizing the antagonist?