In its next ode, the Chorus sings about the curse that hangs over the family of Antigone and Ismene: “I see that the old woes of the house of/ the Labdacids add to the woes of the dead,/ nor does the new generation deliver its race, but one/ of the gods throws them down.” The entire ode emphasizes a major theme in the play. What is it?

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.