Antigone Scene IV and Ode IV (Pages 1094-1097)

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Antigone Scene IV (pages 1094-1097) Guided Reading Questions

Directions: Distribute the reading parts below to a group member. Then answer the questions that follow as you read along. Be sure you answer in complete sentences and complete thoughts.

Characters . Creon . Antigone . Choragus . Chorus

Before you begin reading: References to Know Hades - May refer to either the god of the dead or the kingdom of the dead (The Underworld) Acheron - the river leading to the underworld Persephone - Wife of Hades, whom he kidnapped because of her beauty The Fates - three goddesses who decide how and when people will die

1. What does Antigone compare her death chamber to? ______

2. Who does she say she is marrying now? ______

3. Whose sins does the chorus say that Antigone is paying for? Use the person's name. ______

4. Who does Antigone blame? ______

5. Ultimately, who does the chorus say is responsible? ______

6. What moral principle does Antigone say she is standing up for? ______

7. What does Antigone bring up to try to make people feel sorry for her? ______

8. What does she claim will be worse than her punishment? ______Name: ______Date: ______Period

9. After hearing Antigone's final words, what is one word you would use to describe her? Why? ______Antigone Scene V and Paean (pages 1098-1102) Guided Reading Questions

Directions: Distribute the reading parts below to a group member. Then answer the questions that follow as you read along. Be sure you answer in complete sentences and complete thoughts.

Characters . Teiresias . Creon . Choragus . Chorus

Before you begin reading: References to Know Paen-a hymn that is an appeal to the gods for assistance. 1. What was Teiresias' sacrifice (make an inference based on the text)? ______

2. What happened to the sacrifice? ______

3. What is happening in the city? ______

4. What event does Teiresias believe is causing this? ______5. What does Creon accuse Teiresias of? ______6. What curse does Teiresias lay on Creon? He says two things will happen. A. ______B. ______7. What two things does the Choragos tell Creon to do? A. ______B. ______Name: ______Date: ______Period

8. Why does Creon finally change his mind? Why do you think this is so? ______