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CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY THEATRE APPRECIATION (CSTA 252) Play Analysis Assignment Instructions: Please complete responses on a separate sheet of paper. Responses should be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman size 12 font with 1” margins. Assignment should be uploaded into Canvas under Module 5 Assignment tab as a PDF or Microsoft Word document by the deadline designated in the module. Name of Play: Antigone Author: Sophocles I. Characters (describe) A. Protagonist: In Antigone Tiresias would be the protagonist because, Tiresias cautions Creon that his arrogance will lead to his downfall. Tiresias is known for his unflinching honesty and willingness to speak uncomfortable truths that others may shy away from. B. Antagonist : In Antigone, Creon assumes the role of the antagonist as his primary driving force throughout the play is to make sure Antigone cannot bury her brother, and doesn’t care what he has to do to stop it, even if it means his son has to let the women he loves die. C. Other major characters: Antigone, Ismene, Eurydice of Thebes D. Secondary or minor characters (list name and what they do in the play, who they are)

II. Exposition (all the information needed to get the audience “set up” for the story) A. Time B. Place: royal palace in front of Thebes C. Preliminary situation: In violation of Creon's order, Antigone swears to bury her brother Polynices' body, but her sister Ismene declines to assist her out of fear of facing the death penalty. III. Plot (which follows the preliminary action) A. Inciting Moment - How does the plight of the main characters begin? In violation of Creon's order, Antigone swears to bury her brother Polynices' body, but her sister Ismene declines to assist her out of dread of facing the death penalty. B. Main conflict The central conflict rises from the clash of the main character, Antigone, and her uncle, King Creon, over the role of man's laws and god's laws in society . C. Rising Action (summary) Creon found out about Polyneices being buried D. Climax (turning point) Antigone commits suicide E. Falling Action (summary) When Creon sees the procession of his son Haemon's body, finds out his wife committed suicide, and realizes he has lost all he valued, he is devastated. F. Denouement (Resolution – final outcome for each major character )

The characters in "Antigone" face a range of personal and societal changes, particularly related to individual conscience, family loyalty, gender roles, and the conflict between divine and human law. These changes highlight the central theme of the play: the tragic consequences that arise when personal convictions and state authority collide, ultimately underscoring the enduring relevance of these themes in society. G. How do the characters’ lives change throughout the story? What is their plight at the end of the play? Each character comes to the realization that their actions are not only affecting them, but the ones around them Abe the whole Thebes. IV. Dramatic Devices (Dramatic devices are strategies used by a playwright to add interest to the work, create a particular effect on the audience, or enhance the work’s major themes.) Did the playwright use any of the following devices? If yes, please support with evidence from the play. A. Foreshadowing ( the blind prophet foreshadowed the future if Creon did change his ways.) H. Greek Chorus B. Soliloquy( Haemon tells Creon about how his actions will affect him) I. Aside C. Dramatic Irony J. Foil D. Monologue (The blind prophet came and gave a speech about how Creon actions can caused everyone harm.) E. Narration F. Breaking Frame G. Flashbacks V. Theme of Play

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