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Technique/s used by Anouilh to construct this representation:

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Technique/s used by Anouilh to construct this representation:

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Analysis: What is Anouilh revealing about citizenship? About Antigone?

Anouilh depicts the belief that even those who are small and powerless are

capable of standing up against oppression.

The toy shovel is symbolic of childhood; leaving it behind at Polynices grave

illustrates that for Antigone her time of play and innocence is over now thatshe has defied the kings orders. The shovel also constructs Antigones

determination, as she has no other tools to help her yet she still perseveres.

What attitude about an individuals duty to self, family and the state

(country and authority) is foregrounded?

Anouilh demonstrates through Antigones actions that laws made by

tyrannical leaders are less significant than a persons obligation to their

family and individual conscience. Antigones desire to provide rest for her

brother following his metaphorical hunt reveals her need to give comfort

and rest to her sibling. As a result, audience members are provoked to

consult their own moral compass, rather than relying on the direction set by

society.

Analysis: What is Anouilh revealing about citizenship (what makes a good

or bad citizen)? About Antigone?

What attitude about an individuals duty to self, family and the state

(country and authority) is foregrounded?

What final, greater understanding or conclusion

have you reached about Anouilhs decision to portray Antigone as a character with both heroic and villainous traits?

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Now in your group of two or three explore two different representations of Creons character:

Creon

Creon is a tyrannical leader

the villain in the play

Creon is a practical and reliable leader

the hero in the play

Group 1 Statement: Group 2 Statement: Group 3 Statement: Group 4 Statement: Group 5 Statement: Group 6 Statement:

Supporting evidence

from the play:

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Supporting evidence

from the play: (max 3

quotes)

Supporting evidence

from the play: (max 3

quotes)

Supporting evidence

from the play:

(max 3 quotes)

Supporting evidence

from the play: (max 3

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Supporting evidence

from the play: (max 3

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Technique/s used by

Anouilh to construct

this representation:

Technique/s used by

Anouilh to construct

this representation:

Technique/s used by

Anouilh to construct

this representation:

Technique/s used by

Anouilh to construct

this representation:

Technique/s used by

Anouilh to construct

this representation:

Technique/s used by

Anouilh to construct

this representation:

Analysis: What is

Anouilh revealingabout leadership?

About Creon?

What attitude about an

individuals duty to

self, family and the

state (country and

authority) is

foregrounded?

Analysis: What is

Anouilh revealingabout leadership?

About Creon?

What attitude about

an individuals duty to

self, family and the

state (country and

authority) is

foregrounded?

Analysis: What is

Anouilh revealingabout leadership?

About Creon?

What attitude about an

individuals duty to self,

family and the state

(country and authority)

is foregrounded?

Analysis: What is

Anouilh revealingabout leadership?

About Creon?

What attitude about

an individuals duty to

self, family and the

state (country and

authority) is

foregrounded?

Analysis: What is

Anouilh revealingabout leadership?

About Creon?

What attitude about an

individuals duty to self,

family and the state

(country and authority)

is foregrounded?

Analysis: What is

Anouilh revealingabout leadership?

About Creon?

What attitude about an

individuals duty to self,

family and the state

(country and authority)

is foregrounded?

After reading all the groups perspectives, what conclusion have you reached about Anouilhs decision to portray

Creon as a character with both heroic and villainous traits?

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Homework activity Ms, How do I study for English?

Write a paragraph which explores how Anouilhs characterisation of Antigone constructs the theme of individual conscience versus social conformity.

Write a paragraph which explores how Anouilhs characterisation ofCreon constructs the theme of freedom.

Write a linking sentence at the end of the first paragraph to act as a bridge between the two ideas.

Extra, extra activity:Complete an analysing perspectives task for another character, such as Haemon.