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"This girl is guilty of double
insolence, Breaking the given laws and boasting of it."
--
King Creon
The Process
As members of the jury assigned to determine Antigone's guilt or
innocence, you will be
required to become knowledgeable about the issues at hand. The process
and time frame for doing so is outlined below. For Week 1 and Week 2
activities, you will be required to use
the
notes form
from the Big6™
and the resources on the Resources page.
You might also find it useful to use the
Big6™ Assignment Organizer to help you with your
research. Your notes will be collected for assessment purposes.
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WEEK 1: Civil Disobedience or Anarchy?
Define civil
disobedience and anarchy
Briefly discuss a present-day example of each
Compare/contrast your examples to Antigone
(Notes will be collected for assessment)
- WEEK 2: Life in Ancient Greece
Briefly discuss the basic features of life in Ancient Greece.
Some things to look for include information about the culture - religion,
politics, women's rights (would Antigone's fate be different if she were a
man?). Think about what you already know from reading Antigone, and
compare/contrast your ideas with what you discover as you acquire more
information about the culture in which she lived. What new
ideas/perceptions do you have?
(Notes will be collected for
assessment)
- WEEK 3: A Jury of Her Peers
Based on your individual research, state your verdict - is
Antigone guilty or innocent as charged? Along
with your verdict, include three concrete reasons for your decision, based
upon your research and notes. You will be assigned groups of 3-4
students to discuss your findings and verdicts. As a group, you must
reach a decision. Is Antigone guilty of anarchy, as charged in the
play? Or is she innocent and merely committed an act of civil
disobedience by following divine law? Were her actions justified?
Why or why not? Present your verdict and reasoning to the class.
(presentation assessment)
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