Journal 9

Knowledge Level
- Who is Haemon, and when was he introduced into the play?
- How did Creon react to Ismene when she defended her sister?

Comprehension Level
- Why was Creon so upset at Ismene?
- What is foreshadowed in this reading?

Application Level
- How can we relate Creon's power to political power in the world today?
- Can you relate to Ismene's and Haemon's family values?

Analysis
- Why does Antigone seem to embrace death?
- "What? The city is the king's - that's the law!" (line 825). Explain how Antigone's Creon compares to Oedipus when it comes to being king.

Synthesis
- How is the role of women even further shown in this reading? What is the role of women?
- Give examples of how the theme of family has come up in this reading, and how it is revealed.

Evaluation
- What made Haemon change his mind and decide to defend Antigone instead of his father?
- Why did Ismene go against what she believed to side with Antigone?