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Similarities Between Antigone And If We Must Die

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“To wreck itself; the worst that can befall/ Is but to die an honorable death”
Antigone by Sophocles a phenomenal example of someone who did what she believed was right while she was left unattended with her many hardships that she had to face. “If We Must Die” by Claude McKay is about the struggle of the black men and women in the United States and retaliating even though they know they may not win. “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley is about Henley and his fight against tuberculosis and his endeavor with accepting his amputation and his overcoming the disease. “If We Must Die” is more closely related to Antigone than “Invictus”. This statement is concordant with how the significance and the meaning of “If We Must Die” is more analogous to Antigone than “Invictus”. “If We Must Die” Shares the acceptance of death and morality that is such a main theme in Antigone. …show more content…

“What though before us lies the open grave?” In “If We Must Die” the acceptance of death is a big theme in “If We Must Die” as well. Throughout the play, Antigone is adamant in her acceptance of death and its inevitability. She does not show any regret for her actions even after Creon announces her death sentence. Despite the fact that she was aware of the consequences of her behavior before she carried out her plan, she was still set on following through with it in spite of that fatal threat. “What though before us lies the open grave?/Like men we’ll face the murderous, cowardly pack,/Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!” In “If We Must Die” the men are ready to die. Just like Antigone, the men are going to retaliate and do what they feel like they must

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