Antigone: Why does this story seem so familiar?

Antigone, Ismene, Uncle Creon, and Cousin Haimon combine for a lot of drama in just a few short scenes. The story takes place 2500 years ago, but lots of it seems like it's straight out of reality TV or Gossip Girls. They fight about love of family rather than love of rules; a leader is convinced someone has sold him out; a younger sister desperately wants her sister's approval; a parent is willing to sacrifice his son's love for his fiance in order to prove a point; someone doesn't want to share the glory, and so on. Think about these themes and pick one to write about: which one resonates with you? Why? How is it still relevant today, to you? Why? Be specific, and feel free to reference movies or TV or books that play with your theme.

Your response should be two 8-10 sentence paragraphs. Be sure to copy your answer before you hit 'Publish' -- remember that these disappear sometimes!

Antigone, Ismene, and Uncle Creon

You've started reading Antigone, and already it's clear that the story is different than Oedipus Rex, yet similarities exist, too. What interests you about these characters? What stands out? What seems similar? How do Ismene and Antigone resemble typical siblings? How are they different? In what ways are they similar or different than Oedipus? What do you think of Creon as a leader? USE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOUR RESPONSE.