Effective literature has universal appeal.. For a selection to have universal appeal, it must appeal to all readers and audiences. The themes of such selections are immortal, and recurring in all cultures and all time periods. If a piece of literature is effective, it will often last for a long time. Great pieces of literature, such as some of Shakespear’s works have universal themes and have been around for centuries, as their themes continue …showed first 75 words of 767 total…

…showed last 75 words of 767 total…quite possible that I would have to face the consequences of grounding, or suspension of my allowance. This case may not be on as grand a scale as that of Antigone but it nevertheless can be related to the play. This comparativeness makes the play very effective literature with universal ideas. Antigone has already stood the test of time and will most likely continue to be read and studies for a long time to come.