Classwork/Homework

Antigone Cheat Sheet and Background

Big Questions
What role does an individual play in society? Is the
individual or society more important?
What does it mean to do the right thing?
How are the themes of works from the past still
relevant
today?

Themes
(A theme is a fundamental concept, or main idea,
that the author is addressing in his or her work. It
often will not be discussed directly but will be
demonstrated through the words and actions of the
characters.)
Conscience versus Law
Divine Law versus Human Law
Duty towards self and family versus duty towards
country
and government
The role of women

Motifs
(A motif is a device, contrast, or structure that occurs repeatedly and which helps
to demonstrate or develop the themes.)
The Linking of Marriage and Death

Symbols
(A symbol, very simply, is one thing that represents another. In literature, a symbol
is usually an object, character, or color used to represent an abstract idea or
concept.)
Birds