Antigone - Scene 2 and 3 (Due 1/27)

Remember, The Mind of _______ is Due 1/27. Draw a Graphic representation of the minds of Antigone, Ismene, Creon, AND Haimon (now that you've read his role). Your graphic should include QUOTES that represent the character through scene 3, Character Traits,  and Commentary on how these personality traits and quotes reflect their character's actions.

Reading and Questions

Ode 1

Why do you think this is sometimes titled Ode to Man? Support your answers with text,  then EXPLAIN the THEME of this passage (the message and lesson).

Scene 2 Lines 410 -430 (support answers with text AND commentary)

1. Which statement sums up Creon’s outlook and loyalty? 

2. How does Antigone’s thinking about the gods differ from Creon’s thinking?

3.  a.What does Creon accuse the sisters of?

     b. How does Ismene respond to his accusation?

     c. How has Ismene changed since the beginning of the play?

     d. Analyze Antigone’s statement “It is my nature to join in love, not hate” (line 118).

4. What message about love is Sophocles developing? How is this related to Oedipus’ illicit love?

Ode 2

1. What is the theme of Ode 2?

2. a. How does the ode expand on the subject of death? b. How does the sea imagery in the first    verse of the ode underscore the idea that Antigone and Ismene are doomed?

3. The first half of the poem refers to the house of Oedipus, the second half to the house of Creon. What does the poem suggest about how the two houses are linked?

4. Explain the last three lines of the ode. To whom do these lines apply?

Scene 3 498 - 565

1. What is Creon’s view of family relationships?

2. Why does Creon fear breaking his word (line 27)? Why does Creon decide to ignore family ties?

3. Cite textual evidence in lines for ways Creon’s perception of women contributes to his conflict with Antigone.

4.  How do Haimon’s views of government differ from Creon’s?

Ode 3

1. What message of love is expressed in this ode? How does the ode relate to the exchange between Creon and Haemon?

2. What are the emerging themes?