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Antigone

Jean Anouilh

Study Guide

Summary
- Plot Overview
- Summary & Analysis
- Part I
- Part II
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part V
- Part VI
- Part VII
- Part VIII
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
- Context
- Study Questions
- Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help

Further study Part II Quiz

Part II Quiz

1 of 5
Why does Antigone tell the Nurse not to cry?

It dishonors the dead to weep for them.
It's impolite in the presence of the aristocracy.
It makes the Nurse look old and ugly.
It makes Antigone feel like a little girl.

2 of 5
What feature of Ismene does Antigone say explains why her sister is never unreasonable?

Ismene's good education
Ismene's beautiful hair
Ismene's big heart
Ismene's warm smile

3 of 5
What does Ismene try to convince Antigone to do?

Leave Polynices unburied
Break up with Haemon
Apologize to Creon
Take better care of herself

4 of 5
What does Antigone ask the Nurse to do?

Bury her dog
Take care of Ismene
Keep her safe
Mend her frock

5 of 5
What did Antigone steal from Ismene?

Money, shoes, and a bag
Books, fans, and a harp
Makeup, clothes, and perfume
Food, wine, and baskets

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Antigone: Popular pages

CHARACTERS Character List
CHARACTERS Antigone: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS Themes

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