Assignment Due on Tuesday 2/1

Reading:
Begin Antigone pg. 1129-1150 or lines 1-862


Writing: In your Notebook- 1 Chart & 3 paragraphs
The literary term Characterization is defined as: the way an author presents characters. In direct presentation, a character is described by the author, the narrator or the other characters. In indirect presentation, a character's traits are revealed by action and speech.


1. Create a chart in your notebook. Characterize Creon, Antigone and Ismene as you believe them to be thus far. Think about their actions, behavior and speech. Describe each character using at least 7-10 adjectives to describe them. 
For Example: 

Antigone	Creon	Ismene
Adjectives	Adjectives	Adjectives

2. In TWO Paragraphs: Discuss at least two major conflicts in the play. You may discuss an internal conflict or an external conflict. You may choose on of each.  You must use concrete examples from the play to support your statements and at least one quote in addition to your concrete examples. Please cite your source at the end of your quote by using MLA format

 ( Sophocles 55-125). You do not need to add an Act number since Antigone is not divided into Acts. 

3. In one paragraph, relate one of the themes introduced in class to a conflict you discussed in the above paragraphs. Discuss the theme as it relates to the conflict. You may use the principles discussed in class if you choose. 


****NOTE- If you were absent on 1/27 you should do some research and read the backstory to Antigone. Research and read the PLOT summary for Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and the PLOT summary for Antigone. Be sure to call a friend from class in order to catch up on your notes. I will stay after class on Tuesday for those who were absent and may have questions. Students who were absent are responsible for the reading and the writing assignment due on 2/1.