PERIOD 8 ONLY: Exodos and "Aristotle's View of Tragedy and the Tragic Hero"

Carefully read and annotate the Exodos along with "Aristotle's View of Tragedy and the Tragic Hero" ( pg. 796). Currently, local, national and global events reveal a crisis of leadership similar to issues that we've read about this school year. In the context of Antigone and your assigned article, answer the following question in paragraph form: "What hope, then, can there be for us?" Please be sure to always "circle back" with convincing details from Antigone and "Aristotle's View of Tragedy and the Tragic Hero."

Period 5 ONLY: Scene 5, the Paean, and Exodos

You've now finished Antigone written by playwright Sophocles. Answer the following questions in paragraph form:

1) Why did Sophocles strategically place the Paean between Scene 5 and the Exodos? Add supporting details.

2) Irony "rules" in Scene 5. Explain!

3) In your opinion, what is significant about the Exodos? Be sure to include convincing details from this play, including evidence from Scene 5.

PERIOD 8 ONLY: Scene 5 and the Paean

Explain why the Paean immediately follows Scene 5. Please add convincing details from both the Paean and Scene 5. As always, please compose and carefully edit your response in an MSW document before posting.

ALL Classes: Antigone Scene 4, Ode 4

As we've discussed last semester, cultural literacy is an essential component of enriching society, a for perpetuating values and historical memories, and so much more. In Sophocles' time, all Greeks were very familiar with each of the references cited below.

In Scene 4, Greek playwright Sophocles alludes to Acheron, Niobe, and Tantalos. Carefully read all footnotes, and then explain how these allusions give deeper meaning to Antigone's words and to Scene 4.

In Ode 4, Sophocles alludes to Danae, Dyras' son, the Implacable Sisters, King Phineus of Thrace, and to Ares, the god of war and violence. Why and how do these "stories within stories" significantly expand the meaning of each stanza?

Period 5 ONLY: Scene 3, Ode 3

Groups 1 and 2, please answer the following questions in paragraph form. Compose your interpretations on an MSW document first, and then edit with care before you post!

Group 1: What do you think of Creon now that you've seen him interact with his son, Haimon? Also, what are your thoughts about Haimon and the Choragos?

Group 2: We know that Ode 3 relates to Aphrodite (goddess of love and beauty); however, what does the first stanza mean (Strophe) and who or what is being addressed? Also, discuss the second stanza (Antistrophe). What is this last section of Ode 3 all about? Explain!

Finally, be prepared to identify and discuss significant literary devices that are employed in Scene 3, Ode 3.

Antigone Scene 2, Ode 2

Period 8, Group 1: Analyze Creon's personality, his style of governance, and his character in this scene. Explain.

Period 8, Group 2: What do you think of Ismene? Is she sincere in her thoughts, actions, and relationships?

Period 8, Group 3: This play is named after Antigone. What did you learn from her character in this scene?

Period 8, Group 4: You will perform this ode as the finale. Share your thoughts about each stanza in Ode 2. Explain how and why each stanza relates to this tragedy.

All: What is the role of the Sentry in this scene? of Choragos? of Haimon (Creon's son)? Explain.

Antigone Scene 1, Ode 1

Please explain, stanza by stanza, why Ode 1 pertains to Scene 1. Write your draft, and then edit and proofread before posting it here. Your grade will depend on the quality of your thoughts and on convincing details from Sophocles' text.