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You may recall that we began our study of Antigone by examining those characteristics of a
Greek tragedy. Those characteristics are listed in the left column of this chart. Type in each box
how and/or if the tragic hero listed for each of the texts we read display that characteristic. I
have completed the first two rows for you.

You may want to consult your textbook. Antigone begins on page 686. Your textbook is
available on PowerSchool. I have also opened the Antigone unit in Canvas so that you can use
the resources I placed there including a copy of the text.. The Prezi in the Antigone unit might
be especially helpful.
Texts Antigone Things Fall Apart

Tragic Hero Creon Okonkwo

High Aristocratic - married into the Was not born into a high
born/Aristocratic/Pro-minent royal family and became king position but attained a high
member of society position in his clan through
hard work.

Within his society, considered

a good/just person; not
necessarily perfect

Consistent in actions, beliefs,

behavior

Tragic Flaw (personal trait

that causes his downfall)

Experiences a reversal of
fortune (falls)

Realization that he brought

about his own downfall.

Catharsis (feeling in the

audience of fear/pity for the
hero)