In antistrophe 2, the last few lines of Ode IV, who does the chorus place responsibility on for Antigone’s death? Scene 5 Journal Prompt: “Think: all men make mistakes, / But a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, / And repairs the evil. The only crime is pride” (Teiresias 800). Which details in Creon’s speech (p. 800) in Scene 5 emphasize his role as a tragic character? What does Teiresias want Creon to do? What is ironic about Teiresias being physically blind? How do Creon’s words and actions reveal that he has begun to recognize his own tragic flaw? Paean The chorus rejoices at Creon's decision in a paean, or joyful song, to Dionysus. Look at the diction and identify words that show that joy. Exodus In the Exodus, what major events occur? How does Creon sum up his own tragic end? Open Response How can we relate as readers to Antigone’s situation? Why can Antigone be considered a tragic hero? Why can Creon be considered a tragic hero? Does the Choragos agree with Creon’s final statement: “Fate has brought all my pride to a thought of dust” (l. 146)?
In antistrophe 2, the last few lines of Ode IV, who does the chorus place responsibility on for Antigone’s death? Scene 5 Journal Prompt: “Think: all men make mistakes, / But a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, / And repairs the evil. The only crime is pride” (Teiresias 800). Which details in Creon’s speech (p. 800) in Scene 5 emphasize his role as a tragic character? What does Teiresias want Creon to do? What is ironic about Teiresias being physically blind? How do Creon’s words and actions reveal that he has begun to recognize his own tragic flaw? Paean The chorus rejoices at Creon's decision in a paean, or joyful song, to Dionysus. Look at the diction and identify words that show that joy. Exodus In the Exodus, what major events occur? How does Creon sum up his own tragic end? Open Response How can we relate as readers to Antigone’s situation? Why can Antigone be considered a tragic hero? Why can Creon be considered a tragic hero? Does the Choragos agree with Creon’s final statement: “Fate has brought all my pride to a thought of dust” (l. 146)?
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