Antigone

by Jean Anouilh

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Antigone Questions and Answers

How does Jean Anouilh use anachronisms in  his 1944 play Antigone?

Who is the tragic hero in Antigone, and what's Antigone's tragic flaw?

Who are two characters whose words, actions, or ideas contrast with Creon’s character?

What is the function of the Chorus in Jean Anouilh's Antigone? How, for example, does it relate to the players and to the spectacle as a whole?

In Antigone, examine the views and values that exist in the conflict between Creon and Antigone.

Analyze Antigone and why she insults insults Creon. What are the consequences for herself and for others?

Chorus In Antigone

What is the function of the Chorus in Anouilh's play? How, for example, does it relate to the players?

In Antigone by Jean Anuoilh, how relevant it is with what was happening in France at that time. He staged his play Antigone historically and why? I had an assignment on it. I find it difficult for me to see Anuoilh's point of view when staging the play at that time, while the play was written thousands years ago. I straggle to find his intentions. Thank you!

How is Haemon faithful in Antigone?

Contrast one aspect of Anouilh's Antigone with its counterpart in Sophocles's play.  Analyze how that difference contributes to the overall altered effect or meaning in Anouilh's version. 

Quel est le cractere trajique de cette piése? Who is the tragic hero in "Antigone"?  

When Antigone decides to bury Polyneices, she is __________?