Antigone Analysis Essay: Thesis Statement

Over the weekend, we wrote a clear statement arguing that a specific theme is established in the play, Antigone. This statement (once revised) will be the basis for a literary analysis essay in which you discuss the literary devices used in the play to communicate a theme.

As you review your thesis, make sure

• Your discussion of theme addresses broad issues of universal / timeless significance. You should not be addressing specific events or characters at this point in your discussion
• Make sure this discussion includes BOTH the topic (the general issue raised) and the message (what the reader is intended to learn about this topic.