Tragedy in Antigone by Sophocles and Blackfish - 771 Words

Karl Marx, the German philosopher, once said â€Å"History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.† For me, this quote clearly describes the overarching relationship between Blackfish and Antigone. This analogy starts with Antigone, written about an oppressed woman against the fists of tyranny. That early in history woman’s rights was often taboo at places, and democracy was only recently established. Yet, Antigone went against the norm by focusing on a heroine that challenged male authority and nobility, thus making it revolutionary. Now, an unbelievably eye-opening documentary, Blackfish has been produced about a â€Å"company-despot† that values money over life and recognition over morals. In this story, the life of a killer-whale†¦show more content†¦Blackfish, on the other hand, was created with the goal to change society in mind, and did this by pressing a recent, overlooked problem to the audience. As this was set in current times, it d irectly affected many of us. My own money has been used for SeaWorld and its attractions, and after finding out how they have used the money, it has helped accredit for some of my new found dissent towards the company. As a documentary, it presented many graphic and touching scenes that were awfully traumatic. These powerful scenes struck nerves for many, as it was hard to take in, and have helped Blackfish garner national and international attention. Sadly, many people still don’t know what is happening behind the scenes, and are still being exploited because of this. I am thankful for Blackfish, as it will ensure that I won’t ever be taken advantage of by SeaWorld. By using strong examples and imagery to prove a point against a nationally acclaimed and visited company, Blackfish has swayed me, alongside my heart, to choose it as more impacting. More important than historical backgrounds or impacts to society (for me), is how both stories impacted myself. Antigone started by opening my eyes to the calamities of Greek drama. It gave me crucial insights to the lives of the past people: the ever-lasting importance of religion from their eyes, and the fight for