Note: You do not need to answer all these questions. Write
ONLY about 200+ words. Do take the time to think about
the elements here that you do not write about, so you are
prepared for class discussion.
1. Who is Antigone? Ismene? Polynices? Eteocles?
Oedipus? Creon?
2. Briefly describe the story of Oedipus.
3. How is Oedipus related to Eteocles? How is Eteocles
related to Creon?
4. What is Creon’s first law as he becomes king?
Discuss the issues surrounding this law.
5. What is the problem surrounding the burial of
Polynices?
