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Greek Tragedy Lesson plans 2017

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Watch Antigone and answer these questions In Antigone, who is the real main character — Antigone or Creon? Make a case to support your choice. Discuss the differences between Antigone and Ismene in their views of women in society. How does each sister's view shape the choices she makes in the play? How consistent is each in her view? Is Antigone primarily a drama of politics or of fate. Defend your answer. As a prophet, Tiresias speaks for the gods and for Fate. How does the character of Tiresias function dramatically in Antigone? Who is the tragic hero in Antigone? Defend your answer using the terms we learned and characteristics of tragic heroes of which we took note.