Thebes is a community firmly based in Greek religious doctrine, customs, and traditions. In the story, two brothers named Eteocles and Polynices, who both kill each other in combat, that starts a civil war that has split the city at this time.

Their sister Antigone is adamant about honoring her brother Polynices by burying him properly, disobeying Creon's decree, and abiding by family responsibilities and heavenly commandments.

After the death of their mother and the radicalization and eventual death of their jihadist father, Isma leaves London to pursue her academic goals in America while taking care of her younger twin siblings, Aneeka and Parvaiz.

This pattern underscores the complexities and conflicts inherent in wielding power within societal structures. It showcases the struggle between personal beliefs, societal expectations, and the responsibilities of authority. Both characters face dilemmas where their decisions significantly impact the lives of others, yet they grapple with conflicting loyalties, whether to the state, their families, or their own moral compass.

This pattern serves as a warning about the weight of power, the complexity of identity, and the need to resolve moral quandaries when holding positions of authority for individuals such as Karamat Lone and Creon in the real world.

It highlights the need of reflection and ethical deliberation in positions of influence and throws light on the delicate balancing act between individual convictions, society expectations, and the overall impact of decisions.