Antigone Part One

2. City where Oedipus grew up
5. The setting for the play.
8. What monster did Oedipus defeat by answering the riddle?
11. These tell actors where to go, what to do, how to act, etc.
15. Creon's wife.
18. Ancient Greek drama originated from festivals honoring this god.
22. Antigone's uncle.
23. This son of Oedipus defended the city against his brother's attack.
24. Literature meant to be acted out.
25. The Ancient Greek poet that added the first character separate from the Chorus.
27. something about a character that he/she cannot control that brings about their own destruction
28. a major character who brings about their own downfall (usually death) through their tragic flaw

1. The brother Antigone buried.
3. Wanted to take part of the blame for Antigone's crime.
4. Creon's son.
6. Wrote Antigone.
7. She was sentenced to death for burying her brother.
9. Antigone's cursed father.
10. A long speech delivered by a character who is alone on stage.
12. In ancient dramas, the ________ voiced the attitudes and values of the society.
13. Antigone's mother.
14. A short comment to the audience or another character on stage.
16. The leader of the Chorus.
17. A light, humorous play with a happy ending.
18. This occurs when the audience knows something that characters on stage do not know.
19. A long formal poem on a serious subject that is meant to be sung.
20. In ancient Greece, the word 'tragedy' meant _____.
21. The character that turns Antigone in for her crime.
26. A drama having a major character who brings about their own downfall through means outside of their control.