- 1. Antigone by Jean Anouilh is a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy, originally penned by Sophocles. This version, written in 1944 during the Nazi occupation of France, transforms the timeless story of Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, into a poignant exploration of resistance, moral integrity, and the individual's struggle against oppressive authority. Anouilh's play retains the core conflict of Antigone's determination to honor her deceased brother Polyneices by giving him a proper burial, despite King Creon's edict forbidding it. This act of defiance symbolizes the human yearning for justice and the tragic consequences that often accompany such a pursuit. Anouilh's Antigone is characterized by a luminous strength and unwavering resolve, layered with the complexities of love, duty, and the burdens of choice. The playwright employs stark dialogue and a minimalist set to enhance the emotional depth of the characters, forcing the audience to confront the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist. The themes of personal ethics versus state law resonate profoundly, revealing Anouilh’s commentary on the nature of power and the resistance against tyranny, making this work not only a retelling of a classic tale but also a reflection on contemporary issues of freedom, identity, and sacrifice.
What is Antigone's relationship to Creon?
A) Sister
B) Daughter
C) Wife
D) Niece
- 2. What does Antigone want to do for her brother Polyneices?
A) Give him a proper burial
B) Revenge Creon
C) Marry Haemon
D) Flee the city
- 3. What is the consequence of disobeying Creon's orders?
A) Public humiliation
B) Exile
C) Death
D) Imprisonment
- 4. What does Creon value most?
A) Family loyalty
B) Friendship
C) Order and law
D) Love
- 5. How does Antigone feel about her actions?
A) She is regretful
B) She is indifferent
C) She is resolute
D) She is fearful
- 6. What is Creon’s relationship to Haemon?
A) Friend
B) Father
C) Brother
D) Uncle
- 7. How does Creon view his authority?
A) As absolute
B) As negotiable
C) As outdated
D) As shared
- 8. What symbolizes Antigone's defiance?
A) Her relationship with Haemon
B) Her dialogue with Ismene
C) Her appearance
D) The act of burying her brother
- 9. What does Antigone argue about the laws of the gods?
A) They should be ignored.
B) They are only for the powerful.
C) They are irrelevant.
D) They are above human laws.
- 10. Who is Haemon in relation to Antigone?
A) Friend
B) Fiancé
C) Father
D) Brother
- 11. What does Haemon try to convince Creon to do?
A) Leave the city
B) Punish Ismene
C) Attack the enemy
D) Spare Antigone's life
- 12. Who ultimately dies at the end of the play?
A) Creon
B) Ismene
C) Antigone and Haemon
D) The Chorus
- 13. What tragic flaw leads to Creon’s downfall?
A) Indecision
B) Fear
C) Pride
D) Ignorance
- 14. Who issues the decree forbidding Polyneices' burial?
A) Haemon
B) Creon
C) Eurydice
D) Tiresias
- 15. What is the setting of the play?
A) Sparta
B) Corinth
C) Thebes
D) Athens
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