Section 1: Section Diagnostic

Analyze Creon’s argument around the issue of burying Polynices’s body. Write a well-developed response explaining the following:

• Creon’s perspective, position, and major claims and the evidence he uses to support them

• Which thematic ideas are most important to Creon’s argument and why

In your response, be sure to do the following:

• Support your analysis with relevant evidence from the play, using proper citations.

• Refer to thematic ideas that relate to Creon’s argument.

• Use content and academic vocabulary words from your Vocabulary Journal where appropriate.

• Use appropriate syntax, grammar, and mechanics.