Part one of term paper
, a play written by Sophocles, became a classic due to its timeless subject matter. In this play, the Greek dramatist reflected mainly on civil disobedience. believes in individual rights over state rights. Creon, however, strongly believes in putting state over religion. The play not only revolves on these two political and religious is ...

Part two of term paper
... be left unburied, his corpse carrion for the birds and dogs to tear, an obscenity for the citizens to behold! (229-31) was not about to simply obey Creon’s absurd decree. She felt that her personal responsibility was to the gods and her family rather than the king. She then asked Ismene, her sister, to assist her with the burial, but was denied any help. Ismene justified her decision by telling that they were already punished and that there was no need to make matters worse for the two o ...