Antigone (2021)

Lesson 5
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ELA

Unit 14

10th Grade

Lesson 5 of 10

Objective


Analyze the dialogue between Haemon and Creon in order to explain how it furthers the conflict. 

Hypothesize the purpose of Haemon’s character.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Antigone by Sophocles; Translated by Robert Fagles  pp. 23 – 29

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

Which best describes how Haemon initially responds to his father on p. 25?

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Which detail from later in the scene contradicts the above?

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Which of the following indicates a shift in Creon’s feelings toward his son?

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Writing Prompt

How does Sophocles use the character of Haemon to further the conflict? Use specific details from pp. 28–29. 

Key Questions


  • What advice does the Chorus give in the first section? p. 23
  • What does the second section reveal about Antigone’s family? p. 23
  • To whom is the Chorus speaking in the third section? What does this reveal about Greek belief/society? p. 24
  • Who does the Chorus announce, and how does his presence complicate things? p. 24
  • What does Creon ask his son upon arrival? p. 25
  • What do Haemon’s first words reveal? p. 25
  • What advice does Creon give his son about women? p. 25
  • How do Creon’s words reinforce themes of family and loyalty? pp. 25–26
  • Who or what is the real enemy according to Creon? p. 26
  • What does Haemon reveal about the temperament of the people regarding Antigone? How does this complicate things? pp. 26–27
  • Based on p. 27, why does Haemon beg his father to relent? 
  • What is Creon’s tone on p. 28 when he says, “Good service is it, to pay respect to rebels”? 
  • How does Creon insult his son? p. 28
  • What does the exchange on p. 28 reveal about Haemon’s stance?
  • How does Creon attempt to intimidate Haemon? How does Haemon react? p. 29
  • Has Haemon impacted his father’s judgment? p. 29

Notes


Assign pp. 29–30 for homework, with focus on the Chorus’s message about love.

  • According to the Chorus, who wins in a fight? p. 29
  • What does love do? p. 29
  • What does love do to people? p. 30
  • Interpret the allusion to Aphrodite, goddess of love, on p. 30.
  • Why would Sophocles choose to have the Chorus weigh in on love here? pp. 29–30

Next

Analyze Antigone’s use of figurative language.

Interpret the purpose of the Chorus’s allusions.

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