Antigone by Sophocles: Scene 5, Paean

Question 1

Which character is a stock character in Antigone by Sophocles?

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Teiresias

Question 2

Which event occurs at the climax of the play?

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Creon changes his mind and decides to bury Polyneices and to free Antigone.

Question 3

What does Teiresias’ character reveal about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks?

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Gods punish the wicked.

Question 4

A(n) __________ character is a character of dimension that changes with the plot.

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dynamic

Question 5

Which statement reveals a change in Creon’s character?

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Until one dies the best thing well may be/to follow our established laws.

Question 6

Which theme does Teiresias’ prophecy reveal?

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Divine authority holds the ultimate power.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the paean?

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to honor the gods

Question 8

A(n) __________ character is a universal character type that is common across different genres of literature.

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archetypal

Question 9

A(n) __________ character is a character with few traits and who is not impacted by plot events.

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static

Question 10

A(n) _________ character is a character type that is common in certain genres.

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stock

Antigone by Sophocles: Scene 5, Paean Answers