Antigone (2021)

Lesson 9
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ELA

Unit 14

10th Grade

Lesson 9 of 10

Objective


Articulate Sophocles’s message.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Antigone by Sophocles; Translated by Robert Fagles  — 47-end

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Consider Creon’s final fate. What is Sophocles communicating to his readers through Creon?

Creon remarks, “Woe is me! To none else can they lay it, this guilt, but to me!” Do you agree with him? Is he solely at fault here? Could everything have been prevented? 

Key Questions


  • What does Creon mean by “fruitless design?” p. 48
  • Who does Creon blame for Haemon’s death? p. 48
  • Why does the Senator use the phrase “too late?” p. 48
  • How do we know Creon is regretful? p. 48
  • What new news does Creon receive? pp. 49–50
  • What were Eurydice’s last thoughts of Creon? p. 50
  • How is Creon feeling? Track his phrases on pp. 50–51.
  • What does Creon beg for on p. 51?
  • What does the Chorus say about wisdom in the end? p. 52

Notes


The final questions should be posed as discussion questions. The teacher may choose to format the discussion as deemed appropriate.

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