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  In Antigone, is it possible to choose a tragic hero?

  Posted by mvu1881 on Dec 1, 2009 at 01:00 PM

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  Why does the play open with a mention of the tragedy of Oedipus?  

  Posted by cubanshadow1525 on Nov 27, 2009 at 07:34 PM

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  What is the dramatic irony in the scene between Creon and the sentry who brings news of Polyneices's burial in "Antigone"?

  Posted by smiley01 on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:31 PM

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  What would be examples of (1) warning, (2) madness, and (3) death in Antigone?

  Posted by ahj006 on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:43 AM

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  How are Antigone, Gertrude (from Hamlet) and Ophelia (from Hamlet) similar?

  Posted by candy8522 on Nov 22, 2009 at 04:16 PM

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  How and why King Creon might be considered the tragic character in Antigone?

  Posted by bartleby006 on Nov 22, 2009 at 04:15 PM

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  Do the characters of Antigone and Beowulf both have a different set of ethics and sensibility that make it challenging for us to understand them?  

  Posted by rothgarth on Nov 21, 2009 at 11:33 AM

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  Why is Ismene important in the play Antigone?

  Posted by tparlor1 on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:38 PM

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  i have to write a diary as either Antigone or Creon after each scene totalin 4 diaries being a page long each.

  Posted by socalkid13 on Nov 10, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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  There are clear parallels between Oedipus in the first place and Creon in the third play, Antigone.

  Posted by acrudo on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:54 AM

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  How does the sentinel seem to feel about his arrest of Antigone?

  Posted by katiiiee on Nov 8, 2009 at 09:49 AM

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  I am trying to deciper the relationship between Ismene and Antigone. Is it a contrast between Realism and Idealism? and if so, explaine.

  Posted by mezzaine on Oct 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM

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  Why does Sophocles have Antigone compare herself to Niobe?

  Posted by uscluvsme25 on Oct 1, 2009 at 06:20 PM

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  In Antigone, Haimion says that "no marriage means more" to him than what?

  Posted by rudeswaqq on Oct 1, 2009 at 03:00 PM

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  How does Haemon try to convince Creon to spare the life of Antigone?

  Posted by lilbulb23 on Sep 28, 2009 at 05:47 AM

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  I want to know how these idea (idealism ,realism ,rationalism )reflect in anitgone play  please can you answer my quation  

  Posted by dlooo3ahady on Sep 23, 2009 at 05:23 PM

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  What are some symbols in the story.

  Posted by andrew6069 on Sep 20, 2009 at 05:02 PM

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  What is the main plot of this story?

  Posted by lemonbeat on Sep 18, 2009 at 09:35 PM

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  In the Exodus of Antigone with what idea does the Choragos conclude?

  Posted by villeda209 on Sep 17, 2009 at 04:37 PM

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  What kind of impression does Sophocles give of Creon as a father, husband, and relative in Antigone?

  Posted by xopumaxo13 on Sep 8, 2009 at 12:59 PM

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  What is Creon's attitude toward the chorus?

  Posted by fhchick4life94 on Sep 6, 2009 at 07:57 AM

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  What happens to Ismene at the end of Antigone? Her fate is a bit unclear.

  Posted by jsfritz on Aug 27, 2009 at 08:09 AM

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  How does the sentinel seem to feel about his arrest of Antigone?

  Posted by lovablesweetheart on Aug 1, 2009 at 02:37 PM

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  What did Antigone's father do?

  Posted by keiacute on Jun 16, 2009 at 08:33 AM

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  What does Creon remark that is the most important act a son can do?

  Posted by janicia504 on Jun 15, 2009 at 07:03 AM

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  Why are Beowulf and Antigone both considered heroes? What makes them heroic? 

  Posted by williamton on Jun 3, 2009 at 05:01 PM

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  In "Antigone", what did Polynieces do to betray someone?

  Posted by iluvdance06 on May 25, 2009 at 05:16 PM

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  According to Haemon, what "report spreads through the darkness?"

  Posted by barbiegirl2 on May 14, 2009 at 01:35 PM

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  Is there a good study guide for "Antigone" that I can use for a quiz?

  Posted by ashley26 on Apr 28, 2009 at 12:10 PM

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  In Antigone, what role do the gods play in the story?

  Posted by yasirycampos21 on Apr 26, 2009 at 02:08 PM

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  In the Greek play "Antigone", why does Ismene plead Antigone not to defy Creon.

  Posted by kns891 on Apr 26, 2009 at 10:08 AM

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  What is Eurydice's role in Antigone and is her presence essential to the story?

  Posted by kklein16 on Apr 25, 2009 at 06:57 PM

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  according to the chorus what is considereda virtue?

  Posted by bry60 on Apr 12, 2009 at 05:54 PM

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  What are some consequence and choice in the story/play Antigone?

  Posted by iluvdance06 on Apr 8, 2009 at 03:25 PM

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  In Antigone's final scene, what is the chorus' reaction to her plight?

  Posted by gdawgum on Apr 5, 2009 at 05:43 PM

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  What are five themes of "Antigone"?

  Posted by oelweinstars on Mar 22, 2009 at 04:42 PM

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  Explain how this dramatic work of "Antigone" is actually a continuation of the plot that was startedin "Oedipus Rex."

  Posted by rannie on Mar 12, 2009 at 05:06 AM

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  In Antigone, what does Creon's exchange with Teiresias reveal about Creon's view of himself and others? 

  Posted by delainieg on Mar 9, 2009 at 06:27 PM

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  I would like to know the gist of Sophocles' Antigone.

  Posted by aartisaiganesh on Feb 24, 2009 at 09:27 PM

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  Compare the Creon in this scene with the one who first entered the play. Has he changed at all in language or conduct?

  Posted by alyymaire on Feb 22, 2009 at 07:13 PM

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  What is the best summary of what Teiresias tells Creon?

  Posted by britt2011 on Feb 19, 2009 at 02:23 PM

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  How does doing the right thing not, necessarily, lead to happiness in the play?

  Posted by iluvdance06 on Feb 16, 2009 at 01:37 PM

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  In Antigone, what does Teiresias predict will happen to Creon and what mistakes does Teiresias say Creon has made?

  Posted by iluvdance06 on Feb 8, 2009 at 08:46 PM

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  Can you please give some specific reasons for considering Creon to be a dynamic character in "Antigone"?

  Posted by vladik1 on Feb 4, 2009 at 05:59 PM

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  What does Ismene mean when she says,"Remember we are women, we're not born to contend with men."?

  Posted by vladik1 on Jan 31, 2009 at 07:03 AM

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  Who has inherited the throne? How?

  Posted by jestorleeeeee on Jan 11, 2009 at 02:58 PM

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  What is Creon's overall motivation in Antigone?

  Posted by endolala on Dec 23, 2008 at 09:24 PM

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  Could any one please explain this quote by chorus in "Antigone"? Perhaps your thoughts?

  Posted by yoojung73 on Dec 17, 2008 at 12:24 PM

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  What are Antigone's positive traits and what are her negative traits?

  Posted by dreampup027 on Dec 10, 2008 at 02:31 PM

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  What are some words that would describe Creon from "Antigone"?

  Posted by pdornian on Nov 30, 2008 at 03:08 PM