Tuesday, January 29, 2019

"Antigone" Assignment 2 - Machiavelli and Absolutism! Due: T/TR 1/31 & M/W 2/4

PREPARE FOR OUR FIRST MAJOR FISHBOWL! 

Read the next 10 pages of "Antigone" by Sophocles 1141-1150 in the 10th edition

Answer the following in your note-book: 1-2 paragraphs.

Absolutism is a concept that can best be described as : Unwavering, Bias, Unequivocal. It is not synonymous with democracy, flexibility or bi partisanship. In fact, absolutism resides on absolute principles and rule. Totalitarianism can be considered a government of absolute principles and beliefs.  

Is Creon considered a dictator?
Discuss the concept of absolutism, totalitarianism and dictatorship as it relates to the play. Draw Parallels between Creon and a  more Modern Leader (must be within the last 100 years). Does Creon share similar characteristics with another leader ? Describe how the two are the same? What similarities do they share? How are they different? (If you are a history buff.. you  can choose a leader from the past. Be prepared to share it with the class. know your stuff! )

Machiavelli said "Tis Better to be Feared than Loved." Is this a valid statement?
Do you think think Creon is Machiavellian in nature? 

Prepare for OUR CLASS Fishbowl this week! We will incorporate last hw and this hw. 

What to Look Forward to?

Discussion Panels TBD Next Week! 
Pub #1 TBD Next Week

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