King is renowned for his role in the Civil Rights Movement of the late twentieth century. He is considered a leader in all respects, organizing, conducting, and advocating protests and demonstrations. He even delivered one of the most profound, and infamous speeches in American history. Though it may not be superficially obvious, Antigone in many respects is similar to Dr. King. She was admired in her society, but also the subject of much scrutiny. She maintains a strict moral code, and encourages others to do the same, much as Dr. King did. However, while it is evident that there are profound similarities between the two figures, their political and personal stances on the matter of civil disobedience and furthermore, their actions concerning it, differ
King is renowned for his role in the Civil Rights Movement of the late twentieth century. He is considered a leader in all respects, organizing, conducting, and advocating protests and demonstrations. He even delivered one of the most profound, and infamous speeches in American history. Though it may not be superficially obvious, Antigone in many respects is similar to Dr. King. She was admired in her society, but also the subject of much scrutiny. She maintains a strict moral code, and encourages others to do the same, much as Dr. King did. However, while it is evident that there are profound similarities between the two figures, their political and personal stances on the matter of civil disobedience and furthermore, their actions concerning it, differ