The story of Antigone informs us about the different perspective’s of the two main characters, Antigone and Creon.
general statement about topic Antigone and Creon are both leaders who fight for what they believe in.
narrow from general to specific The only difference is that Antigone cares for her brother and wants to give him a proper burial. While Creon, on the other hand wants Polinices body to rot until nothing is left of him.
thesis statement But the real question is, “ who acts with true authority?” Deciding who acts with true authority involves looking at Antigone and Creon’s intentions.
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topic sentence Authority is when someone has the right to control, …show more content…
supporting detail 1 All those who defied his law shall be punished. In this scene Creon showed an example of common authority. When a person shows common authority, he or she rules without having sympathy for others.
statement 2 Antigone proves that she shows true authority.
supporting detail 2 When one of Creon’s soldiers reported the attempted burial of polynices, Antigone admitted that it was her. She did this because she acted with true authority, she believes in family honour.
statement 3 This is what puts Antigone above Creon in authority.
supporting detail 3 Creon shows that he acts with common authority because he is a horrifying leader to his citizens. He rules by spreading fear and punishment through his kingdom.
concluding sentence Anyone breaking a law in Creon’s kingdom will surely be punished.
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topic sentence Creon's citizens obey him out of fear of his punishments
statement 1 Creon wants to be feared as a king.
supporting detail 1 He thinks that this will make him a very successful …show more content…
statement 1 She follows her inner conscience and belief of family honor.
supporting detail 1 When Antigone is brought to Creon and asked if she was the one who has broken the law, she admits it without Hesitation.
statement 2 Antigone and Creon have two different perspectives of authority. The differences are the principles of the two.
supporting detail 2 Antigone believes in family honour, while Creon only believes in himself. Antigone shows true authority. She followed her belief, and she did not regret that she defied Creon’s law.
statement 3 By reading this play, we can see that her motives were pure.
supporting detail 3 At no point in the play, did she she regret denying that she gave her brother a proper burial.
concluding sentence It must have been hard to face a punishment such as death, but that is what makes Antigone better than Creon. “Her decision is sacrificing self sacrificing and his decision is Selfish.”
Conclusion
Thesis
(restated in different words) From the evidence, we can see that Antigone rules with a better approach of true authority opposed to