Compare And Contrast Martin Luther King And Antigone

The act of civil disobedience is often associated with nonviolence and simple demonstrations, however, that connotation is insufficient. Civil disobedience is the refusal of individuals or a group, to obey particular laws as a way of forcing the government to change (Civil Disobedience); therefore there is no singular manner in which it must be conducted. In a comparison of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Antigone, two different approaches are revealed. Though Dr. King and Antigone are strikingly similar in their practice of civil disobedience to illuminate fundamental problems within society and government. Where Dr. King is notoriously eloquent and forthright in addressing the issue of unjust laws and oppression, Antigone allows her unreserved passion and sense of indignation to govern her actions, which underscore the significance of the error in upholding man’s law over that of the gods. …show more content…
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