Antigone Pre-reading Questions

1. Do you think people should be obliged to obey laws even if they don't agree with them? Why or why not? 

2. Are stubbornness and pride admirable qualities? Explain. Think of a situation in which two equally proud and stubborn people came into conflict. What happened? 

3. From your experience, do most people find it easy or difficult to admit they've made a mistake? Is admitting to a mistake a sign of strength or weakness in contemporary society? Explain.

4. Do you believe in fate, or do you think people are responsible for the good and bad things that happen to them? Explain your response. 

5. Is there a "correct" solution to every problem in life, or do some problems defy solutions? What real-life examples can you think of to support your opinion? 

6. Do you think wisdom comes at the cost of suffering, or can people become wise without experiencing adversity? Explain.

7. How responsible do you feel for your family members? Do you think family members should risk danger or even death for one another? Explain your responses.