Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Journal 10

Knowledge Level (The recall of specific information):

What is Antigone caught doing?

What is the fate that Creon decides for Antigone?

Comprehension Level (An understanding of what was read):

Why does Antigone bury Polynices against Creon's orders?

Why does Ismene ask to be executed as well even though she did not take part in the crime?

Application Level (The converting of abstract content to concrete situations):

What does the burial of Polynices reveal about the character and nature of Antigone?

Does the similarity of actions between Creon and Oedipus foreshadow Creon's downfall?

Analysis (The comparison and contrast of the content to personal experiences):

What does the motif of strength reveal about society?

How do the gender roles reveal a truth in society?

Synthesis (The organization of thoughts, ideas, and information from the content):

How do the series of actions of both Antigone and Ismene reveal their differences from one another?

How do Creon's actions compare with Oedipus' actions?

Evaluation (The judgment and evaluation of characters, actions, outcomes, etc…):

Should Haemon turn against Creon because he is going to kill Haemon's wife?

Is it morally right to tell even family that they cannot bury or honor another family member?

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