Which four excerpts from the poem "A Political Reverie" by Mercy Otis Warren imply that America was an oppressed and exploited n

You might have cited the following examples highlighting Ismene’s hesitation to break the law:

At the beginning of the play, Ismene attempts to persuade Antigone against disobeying Creon by burying Polyneices; she thinks they are “weak women” who cannot stand up to men by challenging a “monarch’s will.”

Ismene believes that she and her sister “must obey” Creon’s commands or endure “worse” repercussions, and she pleads with her deceased brothers to “pardon” her.

As a matter of duty, Ismene chooses to “obey” the earthly authority and considers it “foolishness” to “overstep” her boundaries by opposing the king’s civil regulations. She states she lacks the capacity to question the state or infringe upon its “ordinance.”

You might have mentioned these points illustrating Ismene’s focus on secrecy:

After failing to sway Antigone from providing Polyneices with a dignified burial, Ismene urges her sibling to keep the matter “close and secret” and not disclose her “intent” to any man.

It’s noteworthy that Ismene's final scene in the play is significant. She is not seen again after Creon condemns her and Antigone to death. Although Antigone urges her to escape and choose life, Sophocles leaves Ismene's fate unresolved at the play's conclusion. One reason for this might be that she serves as a contrast to Antigone, rendering her fate less pivotal than Antigone's. Another possibility is that Ismene might have evaded capture and lived out her days quietly, as she has consistently valued silence.

You may have included some of these instances demonstrating Ismene’s steadfastness in not forsaking Antigone:

When Creon’s guards apprehend Antigone and present her to him, Ismene is unwilling to let her sister bear the entire blame. She asserts that she also “did the deed” of interring Polyneices and wishes to “share the guilt with her sister.”

As Antigone objects, Ismene requests that she not “scorn” her and permits her to partake in Antigone’s “work of piety.” Ismene desires to perish alongside Antigone, believing that life would hold no “profit” for her if she were to be “bereft” of Antigone.

Ismene also makes an effort to persuade Creon not to “slay” his “own son’s betrothed.” Sadly, her attempt to convince Creon to spare Antigone’s life does not succeed.

Poe employs sensory imagery related to sound, sight, and touch. Initially, these images evoke a somber, enigmatic, and tense atmosphere. Subsequently, this atmosphere transforms into one that is eerie. The use of sound elements, including the repeated name “Lenore” and its consistent rhyme with “nevermore,” creates a slow, haunting auditory effect, enhancing the unsettling mood.

Response: I would opt for B, but C could also work.

Rationale:

I believe this law is unjust, as teenagers often lack awareness of their decisions, and their age should be taken into account since they are still youth discovering their environment. We live in the modern era and should not compare them to historical standards. This law places undue responsibilities on them, which many teens may not be ready for. They should focus more on their education rather than adult life challenges.

B. A collection of nobles rebel against an oppressive monarch


The principle of the Divine Right of Kings places monarchs permanently at the pinnacle of humanity, meaning no one else within the Great Chain of Being has the right to overthrow or question the king.