Antigone+Friends

For this assignment, you will write a case study of a person or small group that is admired for standing up to authority, especially governmental authority, and “doing the right thing.” Select someone who lived, or is living, during the twentieth century. An example would be Nelson Mandela, who endured many years as a political prisoner before becoming the leader of South Africa. In your case study, describe the background and motivations of this person or group and the environmental, economic, or political factors that shaped his or her life and actions.

Choose someone who interests you, and for whom you can find enough information to write a case study. Teacher approval of your individual is a must before you state your research. Be sure to answer the following questions in your case study:


 * 1) When and where did this person live?
 * 2) What was this person’s family life like?
 * 3) What was this person’s education or training?
 * 4) What gave this person courage?
 * 5) Why did this person oppose some type of authority?
 * 6) What were the short and long term results of this opposition, for this person and others?