Great Works at 10.20am Spring 2015

I have decided to choose Antigone as my character in the creative paper assignment. As we have explored in class Antigone is a strong willed woman whose attitude was inappropriate for the time she lived in. Her opposition to Kreon and her decisions to disobey his edicts associate Antigone in my mind with a political activist of today. I can clearly imagine Antigone’s incarnating into a rich family in the upper east side and later running away from her home to run a rally for women’s right, or against police brutality. She would spread her message under the pseudonym “RebelChick231” and would most likely use hashtags such as #FightThePower #WomensChoice #WeAreTheFuture and finally #2016election. Her blog would be called “A Feminist’s guide to independence” and it would cover an array of topics. “I have a voice!” would focus on Antigone’s experience with her over bearing parents who had a very detailed plan about her future. She would go into detail on how she managed to find her voice and tell her parents that their plan was not the right one for her. The second topic would be “We have the power” and would detail her first experience in a public rally. She would express her delight in being a part of something greater and meeting people who share similar views. Her last article titled “2016: Where are we headed” will be Antigone’s view on the upcoming election and what her thoughts on the major issues we see in our society.

I envision Antigone to be that rich daughter of a major company’s CEO who is on the streets rallying against her father’s/mother’s company. She is very politically inclined, and is highly opinionated. I hope you enjoyed your conference.