Question

reflection questions

1. what is the main conflict introduced in the prologue?

• what is antigone’s plan?
• what is ismene’s plan?

1. part a- sophocles creates a foil with the characters antigone and ismene. which of the following statements best explains the foil.

a. antigone and ismene are sisters with a troubled past.
b. antigone and ismene are sisters with different views on what’s most important.
c. antigone and ismene are sisters with differing personalities.
d. antigone and ismene are sisters who fight.
part b- which of the following best supports the foil as seen in this scene?
a. and now you can prove what you are!/ a true sister, or a traitor to your family.
b. bury him! /you have just said the new law forbids it.
c. our two brothers died,/each killed by the other’s sword./ and we are left:
d. you have made your choices; you can be what you want to be./ but i will bury him.
journal
is there anyone that you would be willing to risk your own life for? give who and specific reasons why. if no, also explain your reasoning. 3 - 5 sentences minimum.

Explanation:

1. For the prologue questions:

• The main conflict is between divine law (honoring the dead with burial) and human law (Creon's edict forbidding Polynices' burial).
• Antigone plans to secretly bury her brother Polynices, defying Creon's order to uphold family honor and divine tradition.
• Ismene plans to obey Creon's law, fearing the death penalty and believing they are too weak to oppose the state.

1. Part A: A literary foil is a character that contrasts with another to highlight their traits. Antigone and Ismene's core difference is their conflicting priorities (divine/family duty vs. state law/safety), which defines their foil relationship.

Part B: The line shows Antigone's unwavering choice to bury Polynices despite Ismene's refusal, directly highlighting their opposing stances that embody the foil dynamic.

1. Journal prompt example: I would risk my life for my younger sibling. They are still developing their independence and rely on guidance and protection; as their older sibling, I have a lifelong responsibility to keep them safe. Additionally, we share a deep bond built on years of shared experiences, and the thought of harm coming to them without my intervention is unbearable. I believe family is one of the few unshakable foundations of life, and protecting that bond is worth any risk.

Answer:

1.

• Main conflict: Divine vs. human law over Polynices' burial.
• Antigone's plan: Bury Polynices, defy Creon's edict.
• Ismene's plan: Obey Creon's law, avoid punishment.

2.
Part A: B. Antigone and Ismene are sisters with different views on what's most important.
Part B: D. You have made your choice; you can be what you want to be./ But I will bury him.

1. (Example response) I would risk my life for my younger sibling. They are still developing their independence and rely on guidance and protection; as their older sibling, I have a lifelong responsibility to keep them safe. Additionally, we share a deep bond built on years of shared experiences, and the thought of harm coming to them without my intervention is unbearable. I believe family is one of the few unshakable foundations of life, and protecting that bond is worth any risk.