Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Antigone- Prologue and Parodos

Answer the following questions in the form of a comment on the bottom of the post. Make sure to use your name so that you get credit for your answers.

  • How are Antigone and Ismene contrasted in the first lines of the play?
  • In lines 25-26, what loaded words does Antigone use?
  • In line 35, what does this statement reveal about Antigone?
  • In one sentence, express Ismene's argument against aiding Antigone as she explains it in lines 36-53.
  • Which of Antigone's last lines (76-81) are meant to produce the most emotional effect?

1 comment:

kyle said...

antigone is more independent,ismene is scared.

and now you can prove yourself true sister or traitor to family.

that she is not afraid of antigone.

she is afariad to die.

death with out honor.

Kyle Blackwell