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Antigone: Sibling Rivalry, Gender Inequality and Democracy

Although the play Antigone was written over two thousand years ago, it is frequently staged worldwide because it features themes relevant to a modern audience. The play features elements of human behavior, characteristics, and nature that remain unchanged over time, hence appealing to a contemporary audience because viewers can identify with themes throughout the play.…

Protein Synthesis Lab Answers

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