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Greek Theater, the Tragic Hero, and the World of Antigone — Homework
Review this week's notes on Greek theater and the Oedipus family history before answering.
- 1.Define hamartia, hubris, peripeteia, and anagnorisis in one phrase each.
- 2.Why is Polyneices being left unburied considered a genuine crime in this world, not just a harsh punishment?
- 3.Summarize in two or three sentences how Oedipus's two sons ended up dead and why that leaves Creon making a difficult decision.
- 4.Predict, in four or more sentences, whether you expect Antigone or Creon to have the stronger argument once they confront each other directly, and why.
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