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Classical Drama How Tragic! Breaking the Law DeathQuotables

This is one reason why Creon changed his mind about Antigone’s method of execution.

Classical Drama originated in this country. What/where is Greece?

The leader of the chorus. What/who is the Choragus?

Classical Drama originated in festivals that honored this god. Who is Dionysus?

This group of people would sing and chant on stage. Who/What is the Chorus?

These are the Greek names for the stage and backstage areas. What are the orchestra and skene?

In a tragedy, the protagonist is called this. What is the Tragic hero?

This protagonist must possess this quality. What is a fatal (tragic) flaw?

This character is the tragic figure in Antigone. Who is Creon?

The downfall of Antigone’s tragic hero is caused by this personality trait. What is Pride?

This event toward the end of a tragedy leads to the hero’s downfall. What is a catastrophe?

Creon decrees that this person must not be buried. Who is Polynieces?

This character fears breaking Creon’s law because the punishment is so severe. Who is Ismene?

This is the punishment for breaking Creon’s law. What is public stoning?

Antigone prefers to follow these laws. What are the gods’ laws

(DAILY DOUBLE) Creon sentences Antigone to this, changing his mind about the original decree. What is to be locked in a stone vault (tomb or cave are also acceptable)

This character tries to kill his/her father, then turns the sword on him/herself. Who is Haemon?

This character tries to plead for execution, but Creon refuses. Who is Ismene?

In the play, this character commits suicide by hanging. Who is Antigone?

These two characters die in battle. Who are Polynieces and Eteocles?

This character stabs him/herself in the castle. Who is Eurydice?

“Anarchy, anarchy! Show me a greater evil!” Who is Creon?

“I know I must die, even without your decree: I am only mortal.” Who is Antigone?

“Big words are always punished, and proud men in old age learn to be wise.” Who is the Choragus?

“The time is not far off when you shall pay back corpse for corpse, flesh of your own flesh.” Who is Teiresias?

“The law is strong, we must give in to the law… I must yield to those in authority.” Who is Ismene?