Question

Which of the following best describes Antigone’s initial reaction to her uncle in Scene 2?

A. She generally follows his orders but resents him deep down.
B. She calmly admits her fault while also boldly questioning him.
C. She furiously retaliates to his scorn, and he is taken aback.
D. She is unsure of herself, yet she hides it well in his face.Which of the following best

Which quote from later in the scene best supports your answer above?
A. ANTIGONE: Then why do you delay?
B. ANTIGONE: It was no bondman perished, but a brother.
C. CREON: Why pay, then, honours which are wrongs to him?
D. CREON: The enemy can never be a friend, even in death.

Answer 1

B. She calmly admits her fault while also boldly questioning him.

A. ANTIGONE: Then why do you delay?

Step-by-step explanation:

Sophocles' tragedy play "Antigone" revolves around the story of Antigone and her punishment for disobeying King Creon's edict. The play deals with themes of family love, loyalty, belief, and courage.

King Creon had issued a decree stating that anyone who dares to give a proper burial to "traitor" Polyneices must be put to death. And Antigone did just that, for she believes in obeying the laws of the gods rather than a mortal king. It was this act of betrayal that led to her arrest, which she calmly accepts but also boldly questions her uncle, the king's ways.

This bold reaction is best supported by her retort "Then why do you delay?", asking to be put to death immediately as per the order.

Thus, the correct answer is option B for the first question and option A for the second question.