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Antigone
Jean Anouilh
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Part VIII
Characters
Character List
Antigone
Creon
The Chorus
The Guards
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Section Quizzes
Analysis of Major Characters
Character List
Context
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Part VIII
Plot Overview
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
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Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
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How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Part II Quiz
Further Study
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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