Anouilh Journal #5

1. Gender Roles

In all the plays, gender roles have been an important part of the plays. In Anouilh's Antigone, the gender roles that seem to be the most bold and protective are the males, and the females are supposed to keep the family going, moving on. In both Antigone plays we read, and Medea as well, we see that the gender role is broken by the protagonist to get away from this rumor. In Oedipus the King, Jocasta sees every situation presented in a calm manner, she thinks out the problem.

2. Corruption

In all the plays, corruption seemed to play a big part in the plot of the story. For instance, in Oedipus and Creon's case, power of ruling has just brought more greediness in them for power to the extent where they completely rule, and also, they have the intelligence of always being right no matter what happens. In all the plays, those who are not directly involved in corruption are affected and experience grief and sorrow. The overuse of power just leads to more consequences which will end up bad.

Anouilh Journal #4

Life is Like Water

Anouilh repeats "Life is Like Water" a lot when Antigone and Creon are having their argument. This repetition gives us more insight into the actualy character of Creon and shows what exactly his view on life is and how his actions are influenced by it.

Contentment

During Creon and Antigone's argument, theoretical ideas of joy/contentment are portrayed, and both have different interpretations that they follow in. This affected my view on how Antigone as a character is because she feels that happiness will not last long so it doesn't really matter that much. This also takes out the pity that was felt before for Antigone, she just takes it away for the reader.

Character Journal

Sophocles: Oedipus the King

Oedipus

Oedipus is at this point the King and seems like he is there for the citizens of Thebes whenever they need him. He seems like someone that can be trusted and be helpful to otheres. I believe his motivating factor is just to step up as a King and reform the city of Thebes. Oedipus really takes into account that since he is in charge, he should set guidlines to follow to keep the city in order.

Evidence:

"You can trust me. I am ready to help, I'll do anything." (p. 157, line13)

Anouilh Journal #3

4 Literary Techniques

1. Forshadow

-"But if there was a reason why i couldn't go on talking to her" (p. 15). This passage implys that Antigone is going to get herself into trouble, and it also forshawdows that she will die.

2. Imagery

-"Come along, my dove." (p. 13). Tha animals that are being portrayed show that the Nurse feels that Antigone is a "goodie-goodie" girl. She feels that Antigone is a sweet lettile girl.

3. Repetition

-"Stronger than all fever, stronger than any nightmare [...], on the bedroom wall." (p. 14). The repetition of being stronger portrays a hint that the Nurse as well as being important to Antigone, will take on an important role later on in the book.

4. Metaphor

-"A little young for what, my kitten?" (p. 14). Antigone is portrayed as a little sweet girl by the affectionate terms that Anouilh uses. This is seen by the Nurse, who loves Antigone and shows that by the way she talks to her.

Anouilh Journal #1

During the 1940s, the major thing that might have affected Anouilh's version of Antigone is World War II. Which was going on before 1940 and after it. It was especially inspirational and bad for Anouilh becuase she was French, and France was hit the hardest during World War II. This most probably was a reason that affected the writing of his book and how he viewed the war, and also the heroes and enemys.

Antigone Journal #3

Antigone

-" I was born to join in love, not hate- that is my nature" (p.86, line 590)

-" So fiery- and it ought to chill your heart." (p.64, line 102)

-A female who is in her early twenties, is skinny, not that tall, and who is fairly rash.

Model- Carrie Prejean

Why- Because Antigone is seen as someone who breaks unjust rules and is younger, and Carrie fits those characteristics perfectly.

Ismene

-" Its power- we must be sensible." (p. 62, line 73/74)

-" I'm not ashamed to sail through trouble with you, make your troubles mine." (p.87, line 608)

-A female who is younger than Antigone. She is in her late teens, has to be cautious and caring and is fairly tall. Actress- Eva Longoria

Why- Because Ismene has yet to break the law, is very cautious, and shows compassion for Antigone.

Creon

-" What? The city is the King's- that's the law!" (p. 97, line 825)

-" Are you aware you're speaking to a King?" (p. 114, line 1173)

- A male who is in his early to mid fourties. Is tall and shows anger in what he does.

NBA Player- LeBron James aka KING JAMES!!

Why- Because Creon argues a lot but does so well. He believes that he is right and doesn't bother to look at others perspectives.

Haemon

-" It's no city at all, owned by one man alone." (p. 97, line 824)

-" Father, I'm your son . . . you in your wisdom set my bearings for me- I obey you." (p. 93, line 709)

-A male who is in his late twenties, who has a muscular built body, and who respects his father.

NBA Player- Dwayne Wade

Why- Because Haemon listens to opinions of other people in the city. He respects his father a lot but then his father doesn't accept how he views other things.

Leader

-" She hasn't learned to bend before adversity." (p. 82, line 527)

-" Ever since he began I've been debating in my mind." (p. 72, line 315)

-A person who can lead a group of people and can easily follow orders given by others.

NBA Player- Brandon Roy

Why- The leader speaks pretty often to the King as a citizen, and later on we see that they are scared of facing Creon in telling him their thoughts.

Sentry

-" I could have sworn I wouldn't hurry back [...], what a joy, there's nothing like it." (p. 79, line 431)

-" Be fair, don't take it out on me." (p. 70, line 27o)

-A man who is in his late twenties, looks muscular, and seen as someone who isn't all that intelligent and can be seen as a coward. Actor- Adam Sandler

Why- The Sentry is afraid of Creon and is scared to take the punishment and runs away. Talks about he likes to joke around and it shows that he doesn't take his job seriously.

Antigone Journal #2

Knowledge Level

1. Who is Antigone's brother that is not respected?
2. Creon says that something has happened to Antigone, what has happened to Antigone?

Comprehension Level
1. For what reason(s) did Antigone bury her brother?
2. Why is Antigone's brother not respected?

Application Level

1. Why does Creon sort of reject what Haemon suggests?
2. In real life, have people done the right/wrong thing for whatever the consequences are?

Analysis Level

1. Why does Antigone want to die for what she has done?
2. What does the burial of her brother symbolize?

Synthesis Level

1. What role do the gods play, in this play?
2. What kind of theme do the foils of Ismene and Antigone reveal?

Evaluation Level

1. Is it right that Creon sentenced Antigone to death?
2. Did Antigone act morally and was her punishment ever justified?

Antigone Journal #1

Symbol: "My countrymen, the ship of state is safe" (P. 67, lines 179-180).

-The city is looked at as a ship by Creon likewise as it was seen in Oedipus the King. The ship was trapped in a storm but then was later safe, which shows that the city was in danger but then recovered, and shows that the city saved them from a big disaster.

Metaphor: "he's flying headlong now the bridle of fate stampeding him with pain!"(P.65, line 124).

- Portrays an image and also creates an effect of fate and how it cannot be stopped. This also establishes a theme where it can be seen that fate plays a role in people's lives.

Personification: "The doom reserved for enemies marches on the ones we love the most" (P. 59, line 12)

- This personification shows us how things can go the other way around as the person had hoped for. Wishing that your enemies effected, you get a negative result and the people who are the closest to you get effected.

Medea Journal #2

Both Jason and Medea's interaction between the gods is different from each other. While Medea has a closer relationship with the gods and instead of praying, asks for favors, Jason on the other hand, treats the gods like servants hopes for them to help him throughout his life. Although Jason doesn't have a very close relationship with the gods, he stillhas control over his life.

Jason

"Zeus, do you hear how I'm at bay,..."(77;1405)-- Jason calls Zeus and expects him to do something to punish Medea. He just outright begs Zeus to come up with something.

"[...] the gods have released the fiend in you on me" (1333) Looks as if Jason is blaming the gods for his unfavorable circumstances.

Medea

"Zeus the Father knows exactly what you got from me and how you then behaved."(1352-1353). This shows how Medea personally knows the gods and that Zeus, who is the like the main ruler of the gods, knows that Jason has and how Jason has betrayed her.

"Oh Zeus and lady daughter, Justice, / O resplendent Sun! And you my friends" (764-765) Looks as if Medea seems to treat the gods as more of her friends than anything else, also by how she includes them into her secret plans.