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Mini Survival Guide For a Zombie Apocalypse

Cristal Espindola

December 9, 2013

English 2

Mini Survival Guide for a Zombie Apocalypse

            Flesh eating zombies everywhere! Are Americans ready and prepared for a zombie apocalypse? “In such a scenario zombies would take over entire countries, roaming city streets eating anything living that got in their way”, says Ali S. Khan. Americans should be prepared for a zombie apocalypse and know strategies on how to stay alive. They should go over the supplies, equipment, and weapons, staying on the defense, zombie myths and realities, and an emergency plan.

            If Americans want to stay alive they need to modify their homes, have the right supplies, and equipment. According to Max Brook’s article entitled, The Zombie Survival Guide”, he says that the best way to stay alive is being at your own home. That would mean staying on the “defense”. Americans should prepare and have their houses ready because that’s the best and save place they can be. For example, some ways to modify your house are to build a 10 ft. fence, install concrete or steel frames, and secure bars on steel doors. Brook says, “Whereas in the field you must travel light to maintain mobility, in your home you have the luxury of storing and maintaining a plethora of weapons” (Brooks. 70).  Having the right weapons is very important such as: bicycle-powered electric generator, canned food, two sets of ear plugs, two battery-powered flashlights etc… “NOTE: This list applies to a single individual. Numbers should be adjusted depending on the number of people in the group” (Brooks. 70). Having the right supplies and weapons can help Americans stay alive during a zombie apocalypse.

 It’s important for Americans to know about zombie myths and realities as well. For example, zombies are known to be really slow and eat human brains. According to Voytek’s article entitled, How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse Using Science, “the walking dead suffered from a condition they called Consciousness Deficit Hypoactivity Disorder” (Voytek. 2). The author supports his claim by attaching a pamphlet to his article informing the reader “what to do” as well as “what not to do” if a person ever comes across a zombie. For example, people can outrun zombies, hide away from them, distract them, but never fight the zombies! Voytek also states that zombies have “capgras delusion”, which means that if people can’t outrun the zombies; the best thing to do is mimic them.

Americans should be prepared for a zombie apocalypse and real emergencies. According to Ali S. Khan’s article entitled, Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse, she says, “You should have an emergency kit in your house” (Khan.5). For example, the emergency kit should contain water, food, medications, clothes, etc… Americans should also have an emergency plan and at least have two places where they can meet with relatives or friends. “When zombies are hungry they won’t stop until they get food” (Khan. 7). It’s important to be prepared and ready for a zombie apocalypse as well as a real emergency. The author also says that the CDC will be ready. CDC will investigate the disease and will assist those who are in need. “There is no telling how long it will take for help to arrive”, says Brooks, “There is no telling if help ever will. Always be prepared for a long siege." As you can see, a zombie apocalypse will occur at some point so it’s important to be ready and prepared. These tips are helpful on how to stay alive for a zombie apocalypse and they also help for other emergencies.

The day zombies arrive, Americans will know they’re background and know how to handle the situation. American’s know how to modify their homes, what supplies they’ll need, type of weapons, staying on the defense, and know background information about zombies. Remember to review this information with loved ones and be ready for a zombie apocalypse. It may seem ludicrous but a zombie apocalypse is upon us and we all need to be prepared for it. 

Task Three: Home Defense

Task Three: Home Defense

In Max Brooks's article entitled The Zombie Survival Guide, he states ways to prepare your house for a zombie apocalypse. The author supports his claim by telling the reader ways they can modify their homes, the supplies they’ll need, and survival attacks. Then, the author goes through will what supplies will be needed for your home and what type of weapons should be used. Finally the author stats that having the right equipment and supplies will help you live longer through a zombie apocalypse. Brook says, “There is no telling how long it will take for help to arrive. There is no telling if help ever will. Always be prepare for a long siege” (Brooks).

Task Two: Know Your Zombie

In Voytek's non-fiction entitled, "How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse Using Science", he states strategies on ways to survive during a zombie apocalypse. The author supports his claim by attaching a pamphlet to his article informing the reader ways to survive during a zombie apocalypse. The author next states that a fellow neuroscientist by the name of, Timothy Verstynen, and himself established that zombies suffered from Consciousness Deficit Hypoactivity Disorder (CDHD). The pamphlet explains "what not to do" as well as "what to do" if a person ever comes across a zombie. "USE YOUR HEAD; CUT OFF THERES!" says Voytek in the pamphlet. 

Basic Survival Skills: Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse

In Ali S. Khan’s non-fiction entitled, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”, she states how people should prepare for a zombie apocalypse and a real emergency. The author supports her claim by informing the reader what should be needed, such as an emergency kit that contains: water, medicine, tools, supplies etc … The author next explains  how its important for a person to have an emergency plan and have two places where they can meet with others. Finally, the author states that the CDC will investigate the disease and will help assist those in need. Khan says, “When zombies are hungry they won’t stop until they get food. Khan’s purpose of this article was to inform people how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse and real emergencies. 

Literature Analysis #2

Cristal Espindola

December 3, 2013

English 2

Mr. Ostini

Literature Analysis #2

1. Exposition: In Pelzer’s real life story entitled A Child Called “It” he tells a story about a boy who was beaten and starved by his alcoholic mother. David Pelzer was the son of Catherine Roerva and Stephen Pelzer. He lived with his parents and four brothers Richard, Ron, Stephen, and Kevin. David has a great life but it slowly starts changing.

Rising Action: David and his family take trips every summer. David plays with his brother and he stays up too watch cartoons with them. There a happy family who get along with each other and are very close; however, things start to change. David’s mother starts slowly singling him out and starts punishing him.

Climax: David was practically the family’s slave. Only David got treated like this not his brothers. David’s mother decided that David wasn’t doing his job right so she stabbed him. She made David continue his chores and acted as if nothing had happened.

Falling Action: David continues to get tortured and not feed by his mother. He starts stealing food at school because he doesn’t get any at home. This led him to moving schools. David got picked on by his classmates and was bullied. Things were only getting worse for him.

Resolution: He continues to get beaten and tortured. Is there hope for David? Will things get better? Does he end up dying? Find out by reading this amazing book.

2. The theme of this book is neglect and survival. I say its neglect because his mother says, “You are a nobody! An It! You are nonexistent! You are a bastard child! I hate you and I wish you were dead! (Pelzer.140) It’s also survival because David says, “Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven’t let her take away my will to somehow survive” (Pelzer.4) David Pelzer wrote this book to let the reader see a different perspective on how life is for children who are abused. He also wrote it to show that after many downfalls and living in a dark place, there is still hope for a better tomorrow.

3. I chose to read this book because my best friend told me she loved it. The title of the book made me question was it was entitled that, so I chose to read it. I continued reading it because I was curious to find out why David was tortured and if he did anything to stop it.

4. This book is realistic; it’s the life of the author, David Pelzer. I didn’t make connections to how David was tortured by his mother; however, I made connections to the way he was feeling. While reading the book I felt as if I was there with him because the language used in this book was powerful. David Pelzer did an amazing job expressing himself.

5. The tone in A Child Called “It”, is wisdom, anger, and worried. A tone I chose was wisdom because David says, “As a small child, I probably had a voice that carried farther than others. I also had the unfortunate luck of getting caught at mischief, even though my brothers and I were often committing the same ‘crime’” (Pelzer. 29). This explains how David knew what was going around him and he also found out ways to avoid his mother at times. Another tone I chose was anger, I chose this because David Mother says, “You have made my life a living hell … Now it’s time I showed you what living hell is like!” (Pelzer. 41). David’s Mother has a lot of hate toward David, the same way David has a lot of hate toward her. The last tone I chose was worried because David says, “She told me that if I didn’t do the dishes on time, she . . . shed kill me” (Pelzer. 89). David never knew what his mother was going to do next to torture him, he was always worried.

6. Imagery: “SMACK! Mother hits me in the face, and I topple to the floor (Pelzer.3).

Imagery: “Another blow pushes my head against the tile counter top” (Pelzer.4).

Imagery: “I visualized every inch of the hamburger. The meat dripped with grease, and thick slices of chesse bubbled on top. Condiments oozed between the lettuce and tomato” (Pelzer. 48).

Flashback:”In the years before I was abused, my family was the “Brady Bunch” of the 1960s” (Pelzer. 17).

Flashback: “Back then our house was full of pets-cats, dogs, aquarium filled with exotic fish and gopher tortoise named “Thor”” (Pelzer. 20).

Flashback: “We lived in a modest two-bedroom house…I can remember looking out of our living room bay window on a clear day…”(Pelzer.17).

Irony: “Mother was as solid as a rock” (Pelzer. 50).

Metaphor: “The garage was colder than a winter night” (Pelzer. 76).

Simile: “My stomach was growling at me like a animal” (Pelzer.81)

Personification: “It felt like all the merchandise on the self was talking to me at once telling me to steal them” (Pelzer. 68)

Characterization 

1. Direct: “I knew she was going to kill me, if not today, tomorrow. That day I wished my mother would have mercy and kill me quickly” (Pelzer. 153).  Direct: “I knew if I wanted to stay alive. I would have to think ahead. I could no longer cry like a helpless baby” (Pelzer. 43).
Indirect: David’s mother says, “You are a nobody! An It! You are nonexistent! You are a bastard child I hate you and I wish you were dead! Dead! Do you hear me? Dead!” (Pelzer. 140).Indirect: David’s mother says, “You are all mine now. Too bad your father’s not here to protect you” (Pelzer. 152).

       2.   The author’s syntax didn’t change when he referred to the character.
3. David is the protagonist, in the book, A Child Called “It”. David is a static and       round character because throughout the book he stays the same. He’s always scared of his mom and is worried in what way he’d get torture next. David is a round character because the book is first-person, so the reader knows a lot about him.
4. After reading the book, I felt as if I met the character. Not only as if I met him, but while reading the book I felt that I was there with David. The author of this book, David Pelzer, did an amazing job and had a way with his words that made me feel as if I were there with David going through the struggles. It honestly made me cry.
Enduring Memory
I will always remember when David’s mother told him, “You are a nobody! An It! You are nonexistent! You are a bastard child I hate you and I wish you were dead! Dead! Do you hear me? Dead!” (Pelzer. 140). This is important because I think for a kid to hear this, it would scar him forever. With this quote David Pelzer made me have hate toward his mom, so it was very powerful. Another quote is “Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul” (Pelzer. 98). Pelzer’s childhood was very dark and negative. This quote is my favorite. 

Persepolis Argumentative Essay

Cristal Espindola

November 18, 2013

Mr. Ostini

English 2

Block 2

                                   Persepolis Argumentative Essay   

        Persepolis is a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi. This novel is about Marjane's life from the ages of 10 to 24. Her childhood takes place in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, a time where her country was at war.  Johan Bennett, chief executive officer, believes the novel should be banned. Despite this, Persepolis shouldn’t be banned because the reader sees new perspective in a different country, learns valuable lessons, and understands why Marjane is a good role model.  

          One reason Persepolis shouldn’t be banned is because the reader gets to see all the advantages and disadvantages on how life is in a different country. For example, it became obligatory to wear the veil (3.3). This is important because the reader see’s how their freedom was taken away. In 1980, had to dress a certain way and couldn’t express themselves the way they’d like too. (75.1-2). People in Iran wanted freedom, religion, and peace. It’s clear it was very difficult to live in Iran during those times. The reader not only gets to go on a journey with Marjane, but they also get to learn about Islamic culture and history.

          ​Throughout this novel, Marjane learns valuable lessons. Marjane says, “I spent my first night on the street. They were plenty of others...” (237.7). This is important because it’s a downfall in Marjane’s life. She also tried to commit suicide, but failed at it. (273.1-8). She realized it wasn’t for her. She says,"From now on I’m taking myself in hand” (273.8). There are people around the world going through situations like Marjane and by reading this book they'll learn how to overcome them. This novel is perfect for teenagers to read because it has many valuable lessons and it shows that a person shouldn’t take their life for granted.   

​           Johan Bennett states that the novel has graphic violence. It’s true that it has graphic violence; however, teenagers aalready exposed to that. There might be disturbing images, but that’s Iranian history. Those images are what make this book so powerful; the reader sees how life was during the Islamic war. 
Teenagers are also exposed to graphic violence when it comes to taking History class. For example, when high school students have to learn about Hitler and the Holocaust. Therefore, this book shouldn’t be banned because it opens the reader up to new perspectives.

          My final reason Persepolis  novel shouldn't be banned is Marjane is a good role model to teenagers. For example,  Marjane says,"For a revolution to succeed, the entire population must support it"(17.3). Marjane is being a leader and is apart of her community and stands up for what she believes in. Another example is when Marjane gets into university (283.1). Marjane has always put her education first and is always interested in learning new things. One of her teachers tells her,"..Thanks to people like you, I still have hope for the future of Iran"(330.5). Marjane shows teenagers that after downfalls, you can still be successful and rise to the top. Marjane is a strong independent woman. Teenagers are going to be able to relate and connect to this book. They're going to see the similarities and differences from their lives to hers.

          ​In conclusion, Persepolis is a great book to discuss in a   world literature class. This is more than just a book; it’s a journey through cultural and religious times in the life of Iranians in the 1980’s. This book lets the reader see a new perspective of life, it has valuable lessons, and it lets the reader see why Marjane is a 

good role model.  Overall, Persepolis shouldn't be  banned from schools.

Vocabulary #11

1. Perturb- to upset
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2. Ludicrous- ridiculous
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3. Cordial- polite; friendly
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4. Predicament- tough situation
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5. Descend- to move downward
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6. Demure- shy
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7. Repugnant- awful; sickening
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8. Ponder- to think about something
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Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences #10

1. Bemoan(V): complain about

Ex: The girl bemoaned when the teacher gave her three packets of homework.

2. Pensive(A): deep in thought

Ex: During church, the girl was pensive.

3. Devoid(A): entirely without

Ex: After the girls lost there soccer game, they were devoid of happiness. 

4. Melancholy(A): sad/emo

Ex: Marji was very melancholy after her breakup.

5. Mollify(V): to calm someone

Ex: The mother mollified her daughter at night because she was scared of a ghost.

6. Memento(N): a keepsake or souvenir

Ex: Mu mother brought me back a memento from her trip to Paris.

7. Illicit:(A): illegal

Ex: It is illicit to sell alcohol to people under the age of 21.

8. Ascend(V): to climb/ to go up

Ex: The girl began to cry as her ballon ascended.

Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences #9

1. Savory(A): delicious 

Ex: The restaurant won the award for having the most savory steak.

2. Entice (V): to tempt

Ex: The wonderful smell at the bakery enticed the kids to go in and eat.

3. Tactless (A): insensitive

Ex: The tactless man asked the lady,"how old are you?"

4. Integrity (N): self-worth/ self-respect

Ex: The girl showed she had no integrity by cheating off of others all the time.

5. Compensate(V): to pay for services

Ex: She didn't have cash, so she gave her jewelry to compensate for the expense. 

6. Aloof (A): disinterested/ spaced-out

Ex: I try not to be aloof because I might miss important information.

7. Goad(V): to taunt

Ex: The student goaded the teacher into giving no homework.

8. Cohort(N): friend

Ex: Diana, my cohort, hangout everyday.

Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences #8

1. Malignant(A): harmful 

Ex: The lady was told that she had a malignant tumor.

2. Ornery(A): irritable, cranky

Ex: The ornery lady yelled at the little kid because he made a mess in her house.

3. Indolent(A): lazy 

Ex: The indolent boy didn't want to mow the lawn.

4. Belittle(V): to insult or put down 

Ex:  The girl always belittles her classmates to make herself feel good.

5. Jeopardize(V): to put in danger 

Ex: Eating to much junk food can jeopardize a persons health.

6. Demise(N): downfall or death

Ex: The guys demise started when he began to smoke and drink everyday.

7. Awry(N): not according to the plan

Ex: After missing the exit, the mans plan to arrive on time had 

gone awry.

8. Frugal(A): cheap

 Ex: The lady is frugal when it comes to spending money on herself.

Vocabulary Defintions and Sentences #7

1. Inhibit (V) - to slow or stop  something from happening

Ex: I need to inhibit myself from eating junk food.

2. Aberrant (A)- unusual ; unexpected

Ex: The teacher made the students go through an aberrant maze.

3. Loathe (V)- to hate

Ex: I loathe when people chew with there mouths open.

4. Prowess (N)- exceptional skill or ability 

Ex: The girl proved her prowess when she danced in front of the whole school.

5. Incoherent (A)- unable to be understood 

Ex: Because the girl was chewing gum while talking, her presentation was incoherent. 

6. Epitaph (N)- a headstone or what's written there 

Ex: On his epitaph the words,"Rest In Peace" we're written.

7. Elaborate (A)- having many details or steps

Ex: The "Odyssey" is elaborate. 

8. Countenance (N)- face/facial expression 

Ex: My countenance changes when I'm mad.

Literature Analysis: Catching Fire

1. After winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home to District 12. They both go to there new homes in the Victors Village. When Katniss was at the Mayor's daughter Madge's house, she noticed that there has been an uprising in one of the districts. Katniss then gets a visit from President Snow and he tells her that her berry incident has now cause rebellion. She tells him that it wasn't a joke and that she really loves Peeta. President Snow doesn't believe believe her and now she has to pretend she's in love with Peeta to convince the other districts she really loves him. If she doesn't, there will be consequences she'll have to face. Katniss and Peeta go on a Victory Tour and they have to pretend there madly in love. At there first stop, they both gave speeches and that lead them to issues. A man got shot in e head for whistling Rue's song. Katniss and Peeta have now witness the beginning of an uprising. They both have to be careful and make sure they don't cause anymore issues. Before the Victory Tour was over, Peeta proposed to Katniss. When Katniss got home she  planned on running away but she figured that plan will get her no were. When she gets home the Quarter Quell announcement is made. Katniss and Peeta will once again be apart of the Hunger Games. When the games begin they soon become friends with Wiress, Mags, Beetee, Finnick, and Johanna. Peeta dies by getting shocked by a forcefield, but Finnick brings him back to life. They realize the secrets behind the attacks. They make plans to stay alive by partnering up in teams. Johanna hits Katniss in the head and knocks her down. She also cuts Katniss's arm, and without noticing she digs out Katniss's tracker from her arm. Katniss shoots through the forcefield and the arena explodes. She is now injured and is lifted into an aircraft. Katniss realizes that Haymitch and the head game maker are part of the rebellion. They have been helping make District 13. She ask where Peeta is and they tell her that Peeta, Johanna, and Enobaria are captured by the capital. The book ends with Peeta still being captured by the capital and Gale lets Katniss know that there is no longer a District 12 because the capital bombed it.

2. Themes

-Survival: This book is based survival because Katniss and Peeta once again have to fight to stay alive. They go against other tributes from different districts to stay alive.

-Government Control- Another important them for this book is government control. The government shows it's in control by creating the Hunger Games. To show people that the government is very powerful.

-Rebellion:The final theme I chose to represent the book was rebellion. The people in districts realize that if they all get together they can overpower the government. There plan did work out because they created District 13.

3. The tone of the narrator is anxious, intense, and serious. The mood is anxious because Katniss says,"When the gong sounds, I don't hesitate before I dive to my left." A quote that made it intense was, “At some point, you have to stop running and turn around and face whoever wants you dead.The hard thing is finding the courage to do  it.” This is like a life or death situation and it makes the reader curious of what will happen next. I also think the tone of Catching Fire is serious. An example is when Katniss questions herself saying,"What, in his twisted brain, will that achieve? Is it for the benefit of those in the capital?.. And then will he kill us?". This shows that the capital is very cruel and there is little hope that Katniss and Peeta will be alive later in the story.

4. Literary Techniques and Devices:

-"By noon they will all be at my new house in the Victor's Village. The reporters, the camera crews, even Effie Trinket, my old escort, will have made their way to District 12 from the capital....If it were up to me, I would forget the Hunger Games entirely"(pg..3) The author is letting the reader know that Katniss's life has changed and it wont go back to normal. It also shows that she hates the attention from others and she doesn't want to have to recall the games. 

-"...there's a mob scene. The squares packed with screaming people, their faces hidden with rags and homemade masks, throwing bricks. Buildings burn."(pg. 88-89).  This is where the theme of rebellion comes from, people are now going against there government to prove they can overpower them.

-"My bird baked into bread."..."It means we're on your side."(pg.139) This shows that there is still hope in the districts and it also goes with the theme survival. The theme is not only used when there in the games but also when Twill and Bonnie tell Katniss that there's districts going against the government. 

-"If it is Peeta and me in the Games, this time we try to keep him alive."( p. 178)

This quote explains  how Katniss is determined she's going to keep Peeta alive.   She tells herself that she is going to do whatever it takes to have him be alive. She thinks of how it's going to be her last time seeing her family, friends, and District 12. Since she has now made up her mind to keep Peeta alive no matter what.

-"We had to save you because you’re the mockingjay, Katniss. While you live, the revolution lives."(pg.386) This shows how the author twisted the ending. While reading the book you'd think the tributes where trying to kill Katniss, but in reality they where all helping Katniss live. Katniss is the symbol of rebellion.

The Monkey's Paw

 If you had three wishes, what would they be?  Why?  (No wishing for more wishes.)  Explain each response.

1. My first wish would be to never run out of money because if I have money my whole life I wouldn't have to work.

2.My second wish would be too find a cure for all types of cancer. I would wish this because there's a lot of people out there who struggle and I know how it feels to lose someone with cancer. 

3. My third wish would be to be able to read people's minds. It might be weird but I think it would be cool to be able to do that.

   Is there anything that you are superstitious about?  Explain.  (If not, explain why not.)

I am not superstitious anymore. As a little girl I was, but now I just think all that is made up stuff. Like breaking a mirror will give you bad luck for 7 years or step on a crack break your mothers back. I am a person who was very gullible but now I don't believe these at all. In my opinion, everything happens for a reason.

Also, complete this chart in your Notebook while you read:

 Wish: "I wish for two hundred pounds."

Prediction (What will happen next): I predict that Mr.white will get his money, but something bad is going to happen in return.

Consequences: Mr.white got his money, but his son died to a machinery accident.

Wish: "I wish my son alive again."

Prediction (What will happen next): I think his son will come back alive but isn't going to be nor act the same.

Consequences: Mr.White was too scared to answer his door and Mrs.White didnt mind what was at the door. She just wanted to know.

Wish: Mr.White wished for his son to be gone.

Prediction (What will happen next): I think his son will disappear before Ms.white gets to her door.

Consequences:Mrs.White opened her door and her son wasn't there because Mr.White's wish was for him to be gone again.

Antigone Compare and Contrast Essay

Antigone, a play written by Sophocles, the characters Antigone and Creon both get in a conflict because they both have their own beliefs. They share a blame for a tragic outcome in the play and both have to face the consequences.

Loyalty is very important to Antigone and Creon. In the beginning of the Prologue, Antigone talks to her sister Ismene to inform her about her brother’s deaths. Antigone says, "...Creon buried our brother Eteocles/With military honors, gave him a soldier's funeral/And it was right he should; but Polyneices, /Who fought as bravely and died as miserably"(Prologue. 15-18). Antigone is trying to convince her sister Ismene to help her give their brother, Polyneices, a honorable burial. Ismene refuses to help Antigone because she fears what Creon will do. Antigone says she's willing to so it alone and wouldn't mind dying in order to give Polyneices a proper burial. Antigone is not only loyal to her family, but also the gods. In scene 2, Antigone tells Creon she follows the God's law and not his. Antigone says, “It was not God's proclamation. That final Justice/That rules the world below makes no such laws"(2. 66-67). Antigone believes that God's law should come before anything and everything. Creon in the other hand, believes that everyone should listen to the law of man. Creon is very loyal to his state. Creon says,"He made war on his country. Eteocles defended it"(2. 128). Creon believed that Polyneices was a traitor and that only Eteocles should be honored for fighting as bravely as he did to protect his city. They both have different beliefs and are willing to do whatever it takes to prove there's are right. 

 Another characteristic that both Antigone and Creon share is being prideful. In scene 2, Antigone does not deny that she has committed the crime. Antigone says, “Then I beg you: kill me/I should praise and honor for what I have done"(2. 109&113). This explains how Antigone is not ashamed for burying her brother Polyneices. Antigone believed that Polyneices fought just as bravely and that he and Eteocles should both be honored with a proper burial. She is happy she buried her brother and does not deny it. Antigone believes God's law should be held above man's law. Antigone is owning up to her actions and she's proud of what she's done. In scene 5, Creon says, “Whatever you say, you will not change me will"(5. 73-74). Creon thinks highly of himself and feels like he us better then the rest. Since Antigone and Creon were both very prideful, it lead them to consequences they both had to face.

In conclusion, Antigone and Creon both share the blame for the tragedy. They both had their own beliefs and had to face the consequences behind them. They both fought for what they most cared about and were willing to do whatever it took to prove that their belief was right.

    

Antigone Compare and Contrast

Body 1:

Antigone

Loyal to family Quote:"Creon buried our brother Eteocles/With military honors, gave him a soldier's funeral/and it was right he should; but Polyneices/Who fought as bravely and died as miserably"(Prologue,15-18)

Loyal to gods Paraphrase: In the Prologue, Antigone is trying to convince Ismene to help her give Polyneices a proper burial.

Creon

Loyal to state Quote: "He made war on his country. Eteocles defended it"(Scene 2, 128)

Not as loyal to family Paraphrase: In scene 2,  Creon believed that Polyneices was a traitor and that only Eteocles should be honored for fighting. This shows Creon is loyal to his state.

Body 2:

Antigone 

Pride Example Quote "Then I beg you: kill me/ I should praise and honor for what I have done"(Scene2,109&113)

Pride Example Paraphrase: In scene 2, Antigone is not ashamed she buried her brother and she is now owning up to her actions.

Creon 

Pride Example Quote "Whatever you say, you will not change my will"(Scene 5, 73-74) 

Pride Example Paraphrase : In scene 5, Creon shows a lot of pride and he thinks highly of himself. He feels as if he's better then the rest. 

Vocabulary 1-4

#1

Debunk (Prove something false)

Imminent (about to happen)

Affluent (wealthy)

Routine(ordinary, normal)

Benign (harmless)

Enlighten (to teach something new)

Malevolent (evil)

Inquire (to ask)

#2

Perplexing (confusing)

Resilient (tough/determined)

Amend (to fix/to change)

Fickle (indecisive)

Benevolent (good)

Desist (stop doing something)

Listless (tired/lazy)

Lackluster (not impressive)

#3

Dwindle (to reduce in number or amount)

Subtle (not obvious)

Gullible (willing to believe anything)

Erratic (unpredictable)

Condescending (conceited/talking down to someone)

Aspire (to seek to become or achieve)

Pristine (untouched/in perfect condition)

Nettle (to annoy or bother)

#4

Hapless (unlucky)

Scrutinize (To look closely)

Domicile (home)

Clarify (to explain more clearly)

Asinine (stupid/idiotic)

Infer (to figure out without being told)

Eloquent (well-spoken)

Strife (conflict)