Polynices, A son of Oedipus was found slaughtered by his brother Eteocles over a dispute about inheritance of the kingdom of Thebes. King Creon forbade the burial of Polynices and anyone who dared to defy his orders would be met with death by the stone.
Antigone, Polynices' sister, had since found her brother's body and wished to mourn him properly and lay his soul to rest. She waited until the guards dozed off and began to bury the deceased. She was later confronted for her crimes and put into jail until further notice.
Writing Excercise: Create a modern day newspaper headline for Antigone
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