Loyalty to the state vs. loyalty to family best describes Antigone.
As we know, Antigone is doing whatever it takes, no matter Creon’s law for her brother to receive a proper burial. The play clearly shows the two sides, the loyal to the state and the loyal to family.
The side of the loyal to the state is first shown when Creon declares that the body of Polynices should not be buried as he is a traitor of Thebes, Creon did not care that Polynices was the son of the king (Oedipus). And no one standed against Creon, no one said nothing, the diction of the people of Thebes conveys that they were scared, like when the Sentry is talking to Creon about the body. Then, they find out Antigone was the one who buried the body, Creon says to Antigone that she is the only one who thinks that the body should be buried, Antigone’s response to that is, “They see it just that way but defer to you and keep their tounges in leash” (page 84, line 570). This means that she knows people think like her but they prefer to not to say anything and to be loyal. Rumors of the people are mentioned but no one would do something about it.
The other side, the loyal to family is Antigone. She is disposed to die for her brother, she is not scared to confess that she buried the body and she argues about her point. Her priority is her family and she wants to end things how she thinks it is right no matter what.
Ismene is also evidence of the loyalty to the state vs. loyalty to family. When Antigone tells Ismene her plan, she is loyal and she is scared of Creon. But then, when Antigone is sentence to die, Ismene is also willing to die with her as she is loyal to her family.
In conlcusion, loyalty to the state vs. loyalty to family best describes the play Antigone as they can be clearly identified.
You’re writing was very clear and precise. You made good use of quotes from the book and explained them in a way that furthered your argument. I am not sure about the assignment, but in most, I believe that you have to add the author’s name inside the in-text citation. Besides that, good job. You’re writing was well put and well written.
Very good Marcela. I wrote my response on the same question and agree with your response. I like how you used quotations to back up your points.
Great job Marcela! You show very valid points to support your claim and I liked how you included Ismene in comparison to Antigone and later use them both as an example. 🥸🥶
Hi Marcela! I really liked how you went into detail in your arguments and gave evidence. I agree with your response and I think it is nice that you also included Ismene, and not only Creon and Antigone, as an example. Good job!