Antigone writing

Make sure that you cite textual examples (at least 3!) in your analysis. Your response must be at least ONE page of writing- properly formatted in formal MLA format (12pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins – and yes, I can tell if the formatting is correct just by LOOKING at it). Check the resources folder if you are unsure about what that looks like. DO NOT think about the length. Think about your ideas. Use solid examples. Explain them clearly and make connections to your analysis. Think about the WHY. If you are writing QUALITY work and supporting and connecting your ideas, then the length will take care of itself. I promise! OPTIONS: 1. Law vs. Morality Prompt: In Antigone, Sophocles presents a clash between divine law (the gods will) and human law (Creons decree). Which does the play ultimately support? Guiding Questions: How do Antigone and Creon justify their actions? What are the consequences of choosing one law over the other? How does Sophocles use the outcome of the play to guide the audiences judgment? Suggested Thesis Direction: Argue that Sophocles shows the dangers of prioritizing human law over divine lawor vice versadepending on your interpretation. 2. The Tragic Hero Prompt: Aristotle defined a tragic hero as a character of noble status whose downfall is caused by a tragic flaw. Who fits this definition better in Antigone: Antigone or Creon? Guiding Questions: Which character displays hubris or stubbornness? Which character undergoes a change in recognition (anagnorisis)? Which one suffers a downfall that evokes pity or fear? Suggested Thesis Direction: Make the case that either Antigone or Creon is the true tragic hero, using Aristotles criteria to support your analysis. 3. Gender and Power Prompt: How does Sophocles use gender roles to highlight power struggles in Antigone? Guiding Questions: How does Creon view womens place in society? How do Antigone and Ismene respond to the expectations placed on them as women? In what ways does Antigone challenge or conform to Greek gender norms? Suggested Thesis Direction: Argue that Antigone either reinforces traditional Greek ideas of gender or subverts them by showing women as powerful agents of moral authority. 4. Pride and Consequence Prompt: Pride (hubris) plays a central role in the downfall of characters in Greek tragedy. In Antigone, how does pride shape the fate of Antigone and Creon? Guiding Questions: How does each character show pride in their beliefs or actions? How does pride prevent compromise or reconciliation? What consequences result from their stubbornness? Suggested Thesis Direction: Argue that pride is either a destructive flaw that leads to tragedy, or a form of strength that highlights the nobility of standing firm in ones beliefs. Total Points: 50 Rubric CRITERIA Focus The single controlling point made with an awareness of task about a specific topic. RATING DESCRIPTION 10 Sharp, distinct controlling point made about a single topic with evident awareness of task. 8 Apparent point made about a single topic with sufficient awareness of task. 6 No apparent point but evidence of a specific topic. 4 Minimal evidence of a topic. CRITERIA Content The presence of ideas developed through facts, examples, anecdotes, details, opinions, statistics, reasons, and/or explanations. RATING DESCRIPTION 10 Substantial, specific, and/or illustrative content demonstrating strong development and sophisticated ideas. 8 Sufficiently developed content with adequate elaboration or explanation. 6 Limited content with inadequate elaboration or explanation. 4 Superficial and/or minimal content. CRITERIA Organization The order developed and sustained within and across paragraphs using transitional devices and including introduction and conclusion. RATING DESCRIPTION 10 Sophisticated arrangement of content with evident and/or subtle transitions. 8 Functional arrangement of content that sustains a logical order with some evidence of transitions. 6 Confused or inconsistent arrangement of content with or without attempts at transition 4 Minimal control of content arrangement. CRITERIA Style The choice, use and arrangement of words and sentence structures that create tone and voice. RATING DESCRIPTION 10 Precise, illustrative use of a variety of words and sentence structures to create consistent writer’s voice and tone appropriate to audience. 8 Generic use of a variety of words and sentence structures that may or may not create writer’s voice and tone appropriate to audience. 6 Limited word choice and control of sentence structures that inhibit voice and tone. 4 Minimal variety in word choice and minimal control of sentence structures. CRITERIA Conventions Grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation. RATING DESCRIPTION 10 Evident control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation. 8 Sufficient control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation. 6 Limited control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation. 4 Minimal control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation.