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Antigone Jeopardy

Explore the world of classical drama as we delve into the tragedy of Antigone. Discover why Creon changed his mind, the origin of classical drama in Greece, and the role of the tragic hero. Uncover the consequences of pride, the punishment for breaking the law, and the dramatic climax that leads to the downfall of our characters. Don't miss this captivating journey into the depths of Antigone's story.

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Antigone Jeopardy

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  1. Antigone Jeopardy

  2. FINAL JEOPARDY This is one reason why Creon changed his mind about Antigone’s method of execution.

  3. Classical Drama originated in this country. Greece

  4. A classical play only included this many actors. Three

  5. Classical Drama originated in festivals that honored this god. Dionysus

  6. This group of people would sing and chant on stage. Chorus

  7. These are the names for the stage and backstage areas. Orchestra and skene

  8. In a tragedy, the protagonist is called this. Tragic hero

  9. This protagonist must possess this quality. A fatal (tragic) flaw

  10. This character is the tragic hero in Antigone. Creon

  11. The downfall of Antigone’s tragic hero is caused by this personality trait. Pride

  12. This event in a tragedy leads to the hero’s downfall. Catastrophe

  13. Creon decrees that this person must not be buried. Polynieces

  14. This character fears breaking Creon’s law because the punishment is so severe. Ismene

  15. This is the punishment for breaking Creon’s law. Public stoning

  16. Antigone prefers to follow these laws. The gods’ laws

  17. (DAILY DOUBLE) Creon sentences Antigone to this, changing his mind about the original decree. To be locked in a stone vault (cave)

  18. This character tries to kill his/her father, then turns the sword on him/herself. Haemon

  19. This character tries to plead for execution, but Creon refuses. Ismene

  20. This character commits suicide by hanging. Antigone

  21. These two characters die in battle. Polynieces and Eteocles

  22. This character stabs him/herself in the castle. Eurydice

  23. “Anarchy, anarchy! Show me a greater evil!” Creon

  24. “I know I must die, even without your decree: I am only mortal.” Antigone

  25. “Big words are always punished, and proud men in old age learn to be wise.” Choragus

  26. “The time is not far off when you shall pay back corpse for corpse, flesh of your own flesh.” Teiresias

  27. “The law is strong, we must give in to the law… I must yield to those in authority.” Ismene

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