Antigone THEMES Review

What happens in a story.

The story elements such as characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.

The underlying meaning readers are meant to find in a story.

Fate shapes the lives of humans.

Humans make their own destiny.

Destiny is always kind.

A sense of one's own proper dignity; self-respect.

Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement; parental pride.

An excessively high opinion of oneself; conceit.

It introduces the inner conflict with which Creon struggles; this sets up his tragic flaw, which leads to the tragic events that come later.

It introduces an external conflict; it demonstrates that Antigone is too strong a woman and must be punished for challenging a male.

Too much pride can lead to conflict with others.

Great leaders listen to the advice from others.

Those who are loyal act to protect others from harm.

Divine law is stronger than human law.

Individual freedom matters more than civic union.

Only wise people who obey the gods find happiness.