Monday, November 17, 2014

11/13 and 11/14 Antigone by Sophocles

Today in class we started to read Antigone by Sophocles.

The play is located in the purple workbooks that every student has.  It starts on page 121.

In class, students volunteered to play the parts of the play, and we are reading it out loud.


Antigone Anticipation Guide

Directions:  Below are eight statements dealing with the world of Sophocles’ “Antigone” On the line beside each statement, write whether you strongly agree, agree, are neutral, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement. On the next page, select four statements to defend by explaining your thoughts about the statements with specific examples from your life, literature, etc.  
****This assignment will be graded, so please think carefully and try your best!



_______________1. Doing what you think is right is more important than following the
                                     law.  
 
_______________2.   It is impossible to change your fate.

_______________3. Being loyal to your family is more important than your loyalty to the
 government.
 

_______________4. It is okay to lie if telling the truth will hurt someone.
  

_______________5. Deliberately breaking the law is necessary.


_______________6.  A leader is only as good as he is popular and liked.
 

_______________7.  You should never go back on your word or promise.


_______________8. A good citizen is patriotic, loyal and never questions the government’s
                                      authority.





Directions:  Choose four of the statements from the previous page and support your stance by giving specific reasons and examples of why you hold that opinion. Please write at least three sentences to explain your position.

Statement #:  ______  Explanation of your opinion:
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Statement #:  ______  Explanation of your opinion:
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Statement #:  ______  Explanation of your opinion: 
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Statement #:  ______  Explanation of your opinion:
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(These papers will be turned in, graded for points, and revisited after finishing Antigone)

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