Read the excerpt from "the royal house of thebes."
antigone and ismene heard with horror what creon had decided. to ismene, shocking as it was, overwhelming her with anguish for the pitiful dead body and the lonely, homeless soul, it seemed, nevertheless, that nothing could be done except to acquiesce [to accept without protest]. she and antigone were utterly alone. all thebes was exulting that the man who had brought war upon them should be thus terribly punished. "we are women," she told her sister. "we must obey. we have no strength to defy the state." "choose your own part," antigone said. "i go to bury the brother i love." "you are not strong enough," ismene cried. "why, then when my strength fails," antigone answered, "i will give up." she left her sister; ismene dared not follow her.
how does antigone's action as a rebel reveal the universal theme?
it shows that she is tired of being alone, revealing that loneliness is difficult for people to handle.
it shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men.
it shows that she does not side with her sister, revealing that families should stick together.
it shows that she pities ismene, revealing that understanding leads to right action.

The correct answer is C: Antigone's action shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. Facing Creon's tyrannical decision to leave their brother's corpse unburied, Isemene and Antigone have completely different reactions. Ismene feels that, as a woman, she cannot do anything; men rule, and her duty is to obey. Antigone, on the other hand, puts her duty to her brother above obedience to the law and rebels against Creon. She thus asserts her independence as a human being and goes beyond what her society would say is "appropiate" for a woman.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

a. is the correct answer