Journal entry 1 Anouilh Antigone

There were a lot of things that happened in the 1940's that could have influenced Anouilh as he wrote his own version of Antigone. For starters, women were given more freedoms, and allowed to "put themselves out there" more and more, meaning that the women were not tied down by the thoughts of others. This can be seen on how men would ogle at the girls, and then the girls would ogle back in the play. Also, there are going to be technological advances made in a more modern Antigone. This can be seen on how Antigone asked her Nurse to go get her some coffee, as well as the new sense of time of o'clock being used instead of just night and dark and sun and light. Also, as everyone knows, the Second World War began in the 1940's. This could give more shape to the conflict between Antigone and Creon, for Antigone could try to bury her brother out of religion, but Creon may not like that, (at least if he is German). Also, the marriage system in the 1940's was different then in ancient Greece. In ancient Greece, normally a woman was put up with a man if the man desired said woman. In the 1940's, that practice was abandoned, and men then had to ask the woman to see if they would desire to be wed, giving the woman the opportunity to back down if the person asking is not a suitable husband. One other thing that would influence the book is the responsibilities of man. In the 1940's, men had a sense of duty, that when it came down to them needing to do a task, they would fulfill it. This can be seen in how Creon takes over Oedipus' kingdom after Oedipus' sons die. These are just some of the things that could influence Anouilh while he wrote his own version of the tragedy of Antigone.

Journal entry 2 Antigone

Antigone
"Save yourself, I don't grudge your survival" (88, 624).
"I'll hate you all the more for silence-tell the world!" (64, 100-101)
Physical Appearance- moderate height, slight blond hair, soft facial features, around 16 years old, confident yet passionate voice.
Personality- fiery,passionate, yet loving, caring and reverent. Strong morals and stubborn resolve.
Why- Moderate height does not give a person a feeling of superiority or inferiority. Blond shows rebelliousness, more passionate color. Fiery and passionate are the defining qualities of Antigone.

Isemene
"Yes, if you can, but you're in love with impossibility" (64, 104)
"What do I care for life, cut off from you?" (87, 618)
Physical- 18, Slightly taller than Antigone, brunette with rich flowing hair, a little older features, yet still same softness, a little bit more developed and brown eyes, sweet voice.
Personality- Nice, passionate about family, hesitant with challenges, caring for sister.
Why- Slightly taller helps to establish the older sister persona. Brunettes feel a little more calmer, especially paired with brown eyes, but also can become passionate. Brown eyes also give soothing feel. Hesitancy shows how Isemine was in beginning, yet passion, to emphasize her later on. Sweet voice shows how Isemine just wants what is best for Antigone.

Creon
"What? The city is the king's- that's the law!" (97, 825)
" I warn you... a worthless woman in your house, a misery in your bed" (93, 725-726)
Physical- TALL, robust, slight pot belly, balding hair, dark brown hair with streaks of grey. Hard, steel eyes. Big nose, yet not huge, and regular eye shape. Muscular, yet showing signs of lack of working out; becoming out of shape. Booming voice.
Personality- Stubborn as heck, worried even more. Not trusting, second-guesser. Almost never happy.
Why- Booming voice establishes one in charge. Pot belly and degeneration of muscle show a luxurious, kingly life. Yet balding hair shows the stress the man is going through. Hard steel eyes to emphasize his stubbornness and one way of thinking.

Haemon
"Father, I'm you son... you in your wisdom set my bearings for me- I obey you" (93, 709-710)
"But if I seem young, look less to my years and more to what I do" (96, 815-816)
Physical- young, around 18, handsome, good build, short brown hair, deep, blue eyes, normal nose, not pointy or chunky.
Personality- Wise yet naive to situation of love, obeying of father, yet rebel with love. Very loving, and a little immature. Loyal to family and lover.
Why- Gives picture of a picturesque Greek Prince. Also, good build will help to get ladies, such as Antigone to love him more. Deep blue eyes and blue hair give off the romantic prince look. Immaturity personality helps to show age, and that emotions can blind him.

Sentry
"I didn't do it, didn't see who did- be fair, don't take it out on me" (70, 269-270)
"I'll never come back, you've seen the last of me. I'll saved, even now, and I never though, I never hoped-" (373-375)
Physical- lanky, not much muscle. 27 years old, in prime, yet heading towards old age. Only moderate height. Darting eyes, nasally voice, and a sharp nose. Short cropped hair.
Personality- shy, careful, slightly annoying, and apologetic.
Why- lanky look gives off inferiority as a person, as does not a lot of muscle. Moderate height lets others be higher and dominate him, yet allow him to do his job, as he can then tower over others. Darting eyes, nasally voice and sharp nose contribute to annoying feeling.

Leader of the Chorus
"Like father like daughter, passionate, wild... she hasn't learned to bend before adversity" (82, 525-527)
"You'd do well, my lord, if he's speaking to the point, to learn from him," (96, 810-811)
Physical- old, 60s, white hair/beard, kind of an old/grandfatherly voice, limp, shining teal eyes.
Personality- Compliant, passionate, chivalrous, believes in older traditions, yet is open to new ideas.
Why- Shining teal eyes show wisdom in words spoken. Limp provides a mean to give others a feeling of superiority over him, even though a limp is not all bad. Grandfather voice means the man will be heard, for the crowd will listen to the voice of someone wise. Compliant personality since the Leader needs to please just about everyone in the play.

Journal Entry 1 Antigone

Knowledge Level (The recall of specific information):

• Who is Creon's son?
• How does Isemene become involved in Creon's fantasy of judgement?

Comprehension Level (An understanding of what was read):

• Why did Creon's son defend Antigone, and all other women?
• Why didn't Creon accept the advice given to him by his son?

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

• How does love affect the relationship between Creon and Haemon?
• What sort of bond is shared between Isemene and Antigone?

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

• Would Haemon's actions be considered an ancient form of chivalry?
• How does Creon show greed, though he resents it by refering to money and rule?

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

• How could Haemon have reworded his speech to appease his father and teach him at the same time?
• Is Antigone going to submit to the sense of morality within the society?

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

• Should Creon be looked upon as the same as Oedipus was in Oedipus Rex?
• Will Isemine reveal another self within her, or is she always compliant with another person's decrees.

Journal Entry 3 Medea/Oedipus Catharsis, Antigone

In Medea and Oedipus, both of them have similar forms of tragedy within them, such as a high character, an implied moral order, fate, and catharsis. For starters, both stories have a central, tragic protagonist that is risen to great hieghts before being torn down. Oedipus was king of Thebes, and then was cast out as a beggar. Medea was a too be queen, and then became a murderer and wanderer. Both of the stories have implied morals too. Oedipus just wanted to try to help his people as much as possible, while in Medea, it was wrong for Medea to kill her sons just to torture Jason. Both also have their ties in fate. Oedipus was tied into his fate since the Oracle at Delphi proclaimed his prophecy, and Oedipus ultiamtely fulfilled it due to his own actions. Medea had her own fate to kill all who hurt her, and this was influenced by her desire to hurt Jason. Lastly, both have Catharsis. In Oedipus, the audience is purged of greed and arrogance at the sight of Oedipus' downfall. In Medea, the audience is purged of blind rage and revenge, else they err in judgment, and make a decision like Medea to kill her sons and to poison a woman and king.



3 Literary Terms in Antigone

1. Rhyme- "There's noting, no pain-our lives are pain- no privates shame no public disgrace [...]" (Antigone, pg 59, line 5-7). This Rhyme emphasizes the agony of not being able to live life the way that they wish. It also helps to show that Antigone is one wisdom, for to speak in rhyme usually means wisdom.
2. Imagery- "He grappled the Dragon none can master-Thebes- the clang of our arms like thunder at his back" (65:138-139). This quote does 2 things. It tells of how powerful and resiliant Thebes is to be able to resist the Argons. But it also gives a bit of foreshadowing. By saying that Thebes is a dragon no one can master, it could mean that Creon will once more be led to his downfall.
3. Repetition- "Zeus hares with a vengeance all bravado, the mighty boasts of men" (65 140-141). Zeus is often repeated throughout the whole of the book. This means that Zeus could be a chief diety among the people of Thebes. Also, shows foreshadowing again. Creon may get to full of himself, and boast of Thebes. That is when Zeus will strike down Creon, and tragedy will ensue.

Journal Entry 2 Medea

Both Jason and Medea have a very different outlooks on the different of the Gods. Besides evoking the names of traditional gods, such as Zeus, the characters appear to hold a certain regard towards other gods. Medea seems to have more respect for the gods, espeacilly Hecate, or Artemis, who is the goddess of magic and witchcraft. This can be seen in how Medea states that "Hectate, [...] the goddess who abides in the shrine of my inner hearth-the one I reverence most of all the gods and chosen to abet me" (pg 45, line 396-399). This choosing of a female goddess represents how she is a feminist and believes in the power of women, instead of a more traditional woman who puts faith into Zeus and Apollo or even Posiedon. It also makes it sound like Medea works with the gods, instead of getting them to do things for her, and holding reverance towards them. Jason has a much different outlook on the gods. Jason also talks a female goddess, the goddess Aphrodite. Yet, Jason says how "it was Aphrodite adn no one else in heaven or earth who saved me on my voyage" (pg 50, line 526-527). By saying it in this way, Jason seems not to hold as much respect for the gods, since he is not speaking about Aphrodite with reverance. Also shows how men hold themselves above women, since he is saying how Aphrodite did his bidding for him and saved Jason.

The comparison of Medea and Jason's beliefs in the greek to emphsize the aspect of men in society. It is significant, for it shows that men see themselves above women in all aspects, even the women gods themselves.

Journal Entry 1 Medea

The chorus' in Medea and Oedipus vary greatly. For starters, the most obvious difference is who comprises of the different chorus'. In Oedipus, the whole chorus is citizens of his city, so you can infer that there are both men and women in that group. In Medea however, the chorus is only comprised of women. This shows the gender roles that were around during Greek century were very different. Men tended to only care about those who were in higher power than themselves, usually only other men, while leaving any woman who is not young and desirable to rot. Women on the other hand cared for those men in power as well as other women around them. Another difference between the 2 chorus' is how they act. In Oedipus the king, the chorus wanted Oedipus to solve the problems in the sick city of Thebes. Before the tragedy of Oedipus is revealed, Oedipus is seen as a grand figure willing to help the denizens of his city any way that he can; so it is the chorus who needs help. In Medea, the role is reversed. Instead, it is the chorus' that comes to try to comfort Medea, who is in emoitonal distraut over Jason choosing another woman over her. Medea is seen as a very emotionally hurt woman in the beginning of the play, one who seeks vengence as well. The chorus is there to try to comfort her, instead of Medea helping the chorus.

Journal Entry 5 Oedipus

Sophocles evokes fear and pity among the memebers of the audience in various ways, in his plays.

In Oedipus, Sophocles makes the audience feel fear by showing the massive change that happens to Oedipus. In the beginning, Oedipus is kind and caring, but later gets distrustful of everyone, finnally ending in misery. It gets the audience members to think that they themselves might be caught in the same kind of loop as Oedipus, thus causing fear among them to change so they don't become like that. The audience also feels fear in Oedipus. This happens when Oedipus is argueing with Tiresias over Oedipus' future and fate. With a first glance, the scene seems exciting and thrilling, for if no one has seen the play, then they would be wondering who really did kill the person. However, a classic Greek audience member already knows the stroy of Oedipus. So, when they see Oedipus trying in vain to go against his own fate, it evokes pity, for the audience already knows that the "helmsman" has already been caught in his twisted fate, and that he is too blind to see it.

In Medea, Sophocles makes the audience feel fear and pity, as in Oedipus. The audience feels fear, for when Medea kills the king of Iolcos. This would strike fear in the hearts of the audience, for Iocles did in for love; she thought that it would help Jason move up to the throne. However, it ultimately lead to their casting out. This would make the audience afraid, for they would not like to end up like the couple and let their emotions cloud there judgement of what they should do. The audience also feels pity for the couple. This is revealed when Medea has to kill her own brother. The reason why is because you can surmise that Medea was likely close to her brother. So it evokes pity on the audience, since they know that Medea had to decide to act, and chose the lesser of 2 loves.