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441 BCE
Antigone by Sophocles
This work shows when Antigone defies King Creon to honor her loyalty to her family and the gods. -
399 BCE
The Trial and Death of Socrates
This work shows Socrates remains loyal to his principles, accepting his death rather than renouncing his beliefs -
380 BCE
Plato’s Republic
This work highlights loyalty to justice and truth, The Republic focuses on justice, the role of philosopher kings and the ideal state. -
1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
This work shows when Barons force King John to sign the Magna Carta, establishing mutual loyalty between ruler and subjects under the law. -
1333
Himeji Castle
This work symbolizes loyalty and strength as a military fortification in Japan -
1512
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
This work symbolizes divine loyalty and the connection between God and humanity. -
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
This work shows Don Quixote’s loyalty to chivalric ideals drives his actions, even as others mock him -
The Taj Mahal
This work was built by Sha Jahan as a symbol of loyalty and devotion to his wife. -
Handel’s Messiah
This work shows a oratorio which reflects loyalty to Christian beliefs with its themes of prophecy, sacrifice and redemption. -
Declaration of Independence
This work shows when American colonies declare independence from Britain symbolizing loyalty to the principles of liberty and self-governance. -
The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David
This work shows values of loyalty, sacrifice, and patriotism that were central on the Enlightenment. -
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
This work is initially dedicated to Napoleon, it reflects loyalty to ideals of heroism before before Beethoven rescinded the dedication. -
Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix
This work symbolizes loyalty to revolutionary ideals during France’s July Revolution -
The Ring Cycle by Wagners
This work explores loyalty and betrayal among gods and mortals, especially in Gotterdammerung. -
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
This work shows Jean Valjean’s loyalty to Cosette and his moral redemption shapes the story. -
An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen
This work shows when Dr. Stockmann remains loyal to the truth about public health risks, despite community backlash. -
Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange
This work symbolizes loyalty within families during the Great Depression -
Casablanca
This work is based when Rick sacrifices personal happiness out of loyalty to Ilsa’s mission to fight in the resistance. -
Raising the Flag on IWork Jima by Joe Rosenthal
This work captures loyalty and sacrifice during World War II, showing U.S Marines raising the American flag. -
The Godfather
This work explores loyalty within the Corleone family, particularly Michael’s conflicted loyalty to family and morality.