Read the Following Sentence on a Thematic Issue from Antigone

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Read the following sentence on a thematic issue from Antigone:

Conscientious Objectors: Antigone's defiance of King Creon's unfair law reminds modern readers of others who broke the law for reasons of conscience: Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Activists, The Founding Fathers of the United States, Women's Rights Activists such as Susan B. Anthony, and many more.

With this idea in mind, you will research 10 historical figures who broke the law in the name of doing what they felt has right. Complete the following chart while you research:

Historical Figure / Law that was broken / Impact or legacy of that decision

·  Which person do you agree with (or agree with the most)? Explain.

·  Which person has had the greatest impact? Explain.