Antigone - Themes, Symbols, and Motifs

Have students identify themes from Antigone by Sophocles!

Šmykľavka: 1
I'm the eldest. I should be the sole King.
Before King Oedipus leaves, he states that his sons should take turns ruling. When one will not give up the throne, the two fight to their death, leaving Creon next in line for the throne.
Šmykľavka: 2
Eteocles shall be buried.
Creon decides that he shall favor Eteocles, the eldest son. By doing so, he gives him a proper burial while leaving Polynices unburied. According to Greek lore, this means his soul will not go to the underworld.
Šmykľavka: 3
Polynices, my brother may your soul be at rest now. You are free...
Sister to the fallen Kings, Antigone decides to disobey Creon's decree and bury her brother. She cites the law of the gods as being higher than man's law.
Šmykľavka: 4
In utter tragedy, Antigone hangs herself. This is seen as a symbol of her martyrdom, rather than an act of despair.
Šmykľavka: 5
You killed my bride!
Haemon threatens to kill his father Creon; however, he is unable to do so and takes his own life instead.
Šmykľavka: 6
When Queen Eurydice finds out her son has taken his life, she takes her own.
Šmykľavka: 0
It's my turn to be king!
Haemon, son, I was on my way to free her... you must believe me.

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