1. Do some characters seem to control their fates more than others
Do some characters seem to control their fates more than others? If so, how do they do it?

2. To what extent is determination an asset to characters in Antigone
To what extent is determination an asset to characters in Antigone? How is it a hindrance?

3. Why does Creon feel so threatened by Antigone?

4. Why do some characters, such as Antigone, look favorably on death?

5. If Antigone lived in our society today, how would the law deal with her actions?

6. Why is the sentry important to the play?

7. What is your idea of an “ideal” family. What is Creon’s
What is your idea of an “ideal” family? What is Creon’s? How do they compare?

8. What makes Creon MOST upset about Antigone’s actions?

9. What are the major differences between Antigone and Creon
What are the major differences between Antigone and Creon? Do they have any similarities? How do these traits affect the plot of the play?

10. If you were in Ismene’s place, would you have done the same thing?

11. Was it right for Polyneices to betray his own country?

12. What role does Tieresias play in the play?

13. Is it ever ok to break the law to help family?

14. If Antigone didn’t HANG herself, do you think she would have been able to forgive Creon?

15. Is it ever acceptable to choose someone you like (or are in love with) over your family?

16. Which statement do you agree with more? Explain.
Suicide in Antigone is employed by characters who accept and are at peace with their fate. Suicide in Antigone is employed by characters who are trying to escape their fate.

17. Who is the more tragic character?
Antigone or Creon?

18. Was death the only way “out” for Antigone?

19. Was it right for Polyneices to not be buried rightfully?
In other words, was Creon right in creating the law that said Polyneices should not be buried?

20. A mother’s love is a powerful thing, but do you think Eurydice overreacted when she found out Haemon was dead?

21. How would you act if you were in the Sentry’s position?

22. Should Creon be punished for his actions
Should Creon be punished for his actions? If so, what actions and what punishments?

23. Were Antigone’s actions drastic and unnecessary?

24. Would Haemon’s death have more or less significant if he did not kill himself in Antigone’s tomb?

25. What motivated Antigone to rush to end her own life?

26. Did fate kill Eurydice, or did the death of her own son cause her death?

27. After the way the play starts, could any of the characters really have had a “happy” ending? Explain.