A learning. k12.com 3.07 Quiz: Enduring Truths 3
Read these lines from Antigone.
How does this excerpt help to develop the plot and establish the
theme that "pride goes before a fall?"
TERESIAS DO you want to buy me now, Creon? Not many
days
And your house will be full of men and women weeping
And curses will be hurled at you from tar
Obes grieving for sons unburied left to rot
Before the walls of Thebes.
It reflects the fact that Teiresias knows Creon will
never listen to good advice, which shows that Creon's
downfall is a type of curse.
It develops the idea that Teiresias knows Creon will
execute him, too, which will cause Creon to become
hated by the people of Thebes.
It shows that Creon's downfall will come because he
could not buy Teiresias's loyalty, so people will laugh
at Creon
It shows that Creon will become hated as a result of
his ego at refusing to change course.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?