How does the archetype presented in the excerpt support the universal theme of loyalty to one's country? Antigone and Ismene act

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How does the archetype presented in the excerpt support the universal theme of loyalty to one's country? Antigone and Ismene act

cowardly by hiding inside the castle, but it proves their loyalty. The warrior Polyneices attacks Eteocles, which proves he is loyal to his country. Eteocles defends Thebes against his own brother, proving his loyalty. Creon kills his son, which shows that he demands loyalty.

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rodikova [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-05T20:52:58+03:00

Answer: C, 3

How does the archetype presented in the excerpt support the universal theme of loyalty to one's country?

Antigone and Ismene act cowardly by hiding inside the castle, but it proves their loyalty.
The warrior Polyneices attacks Eteocles, which proves he is loyal to his country.
Eteocles defends Thebes against his own brother, proving his loyalty.
Creon kills his son, which shows that he demands loyalty.

Schach [20] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-05T19:51:40+03:00

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OPTION 3: Eteocles defends Thebes against his own brother, proving his loyalty.

Eteocles decision to defend Thebes, his city, even if it meant to be against his brother, who normally represent a close part in someone's life, proves his full devotion and faithfulness to Thebes. It proves his loyalty regardless of tie blood. There aren't many greater actions of loyalty to a nation than when someone put the nation over his or her family.

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