Antigone Study Guide questions
Parados
What is the chorus discussing in this opening song?
Scene 1
1. How does Creon address the elders?
2. .What does he say concerning their loyalty?
3. What does he say about the supreme power of the state?
4. What oath does he swear?
5. What does he intend to do as ruler of the state?
6. How does the Chorus respond?
7. What command does Creon give the Chorus?
8. What is the reply of the Chorus?
9. Who enters and stops Creon’s speech?
10. Why doesn’t the Sentry come right out with information as to what has happened?
11. What does the Sentry finally announce?
12. Was there any evidence as to who might have done the deed?
13. How did the discovery of the dust upon the body affect the men?
14. What does the Chorus say about these events?
15. How does Creon react when he hears their comment?
16. Whom does he accuse of having done the deed?
17. How does Creon threaten the Sentry ?
Select two quotes from this scene that you think best describe the kind
of man/king that Creon is.
Make a prediction about what you think will happen next.