Antigone Vocabulary

Integrity

Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.

Obstinate

Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action.

Defiant

Marked by defiance; boldly resisting authority or another’s control.

Dauntless

Incapable of being intimidated or discouraged; fearless.

Valiant

Possessing valor; brave.

Exonerate

To free from charge, blame, or wrongdoing.

Ambivalent

Characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes.

Distraught

Feeling overwhelming fear or worry.

Transgression

An act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code; to exceed or overstep boundaries.

Epiphany

A sudden realization of truth; a sudden understanding.

Wrath

Extreme anger.

Contempt

The feeling that something is worthless or deserving scorn.

Ambition

A strong desire and determination to succeed.

Egocentric

Thinking only of oneself, without regard for others’ feelings or desires; self-centered.

Submissive

Ready to conform to authority or the will of others; meekly obedient or passive.

Arrogant

Having or showing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

Tragic Hero

A protagonist with a fatal flaw that eventually leads to their downfall.

Situational Irony

When the opposite of what is expected occurs.

Verbal Irony

When what is said is opposite of what is meant (often sarcasm).

Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something the characters do not.