Comprehension Questions for “Introduction to Antigone” by Bernard Knox


The word consecrate comes from the Latin consecrare, meaning “sacred,” and that “consecrate” means “to honor or to make sacred.” The Latin prefix de- means “apart, away, off, or from.” Use this understanding of Latin roots and affixes as well as context clues in the passage to determine the meaning of desecration in the last paragraph. Write your explanation and your definition of “desecration” here.