Justice and Social Order in Antigone

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Glorified overeating. Two words that together create the ultimate oxymoron, in a society obsessed with body image. Adam Richman, the host of the popular television program Man v. Food, is showing his viewers the sport in eating. Each episode this attractive and far from obese man eats a humanly impossible quantity of food. The feat quickly escalates into a spectacle, with chanting fans and opponents salted and deep-fried. The spectacle of overeating has been transformed into a sport and one celebrated by the media. Hype words like ‘epidemic’ have been used to stress the relevance of obesity in today’s generation. The situation has been mainly accredited to poor parenting as well as the accessibility of high sugar and low quality food in developmental stages. However, this issue is not limited to cost and upbringing. It is crucial for parents to be aware of the media that exists encouraging children to partake in challenges similar to what is seen on Man v. Food. Would you be interested in a story of how over eating has been glorified and how dietitians view the consequences? The article would focus on the root of eating as a sport and how it has contributed to obesity. I would talk to dietitians about whether they have noticed an increase of unhealthy eating, as well as children on the appeal of recreational eating, and some popular D.I.Y food challenges. I will also include suggestions as to why it is important to monitor what your children are watching not limited to television shows of violence and sexuality. Though I am not a parent myself, I believe that growing up with the experience of having over zealous eaters for brothers will add depth to the piece. My previous writing experience includes several successful... ... middle of paper ... ... by vultures because she had a strong belief in family honor and the will of the gods, one which as long as no harm is done should be upheld above other laws. There are two competing forms of justice throughout “Antigone” which inform the argument of whether or not Antigone should have followed Creon’s laws through the tension of the city state and the will of the people as well as the gods. Creon’s argument was flawed in his disregard for public opinion and that he overlooked Antigone’s valid argument because of her gender and his pride. Antigone argues that a mortal man cannot override the will of the gods, a valid argument of the times. It is and was crucially important to fully consider the best interest of the citizens that is being voiced at the time of decision making, if it is not taken into consideration the city, as seen in Thebes will fall into shambles.

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