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ChE-4 Assignment 1, Jan. 21, 2017
ASSIGNMENT 1- ANTIGONE
Directions;
Discuss in not more than 300 words the following questions. Be specific with your facts
and quote lines from the play to help you in your explanation.
1. The play Antigone sometimes seems to have two tragic heroes: two characters make
decisions that lead to a tragic conclusion. Use Aristotle’s Theory of Tragedy to explain
which character is the true tragic hero, Creon or Antigone.
2. Identify Creon’s fatal flaw (Be specific, do not just say Pride or arrogance) How does the
flaw affect his state? His ability as a leader? His downfall? What does a play that centers
on this particular fatal flaw have to say about the qualities that are needed or not needed
in a ruler?