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Antigone
“Scene 2” Study Guide
1.
How is the Sentry different in this scene than in the last?
2.
What news does the Sentry bring?
3.
Why does the Sentry say, “...So we sat on a hill to windward and kept guard.”?
4.
What simile does the Sentry use which evokes sympathy for Antigone?
5.
Describe Antigone’s response to Creon. How does she act towards him?
6.
What are the two main arguments Antigone gives to justify her actions?
7.
What is the irony in Creon saying, “The inflexible heart breaks first, the toughest iron
cracks first, and the wildest horses bend their necks at the pull of the smallest curb” ?
8.
Why does Creon accuse Ismene of the crime as well?
9.
What does Antigone accuse the Chorus of?
10.
What does Creon assume is the motive for Antigone’s actions?
11.
How does Antigone react to Ismene’s desire to share her punishment? What does this
tell you about Antigone?
12.
Why do you think Ismene wishes to share her sister’s punishment?
13.
In “Ode 2,” who does the Chorus blame for the current tragic events? It is not stated
outright, so you will have to make an educated guess.