The definition of Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality of men. For over hundreds of years, Feminism has been a major topic around the world. Women who are Feminists try to bring about change by fighting for what they believe in and are often known for their strength and righteousness. Although women have earned most rights they did not have in the past, there are still some faults to our freedoms that make us considered weak and fragile compared to men. For example, men's toiletry products are cheaper than women's toiletry products at most drugstores. Additionally, men are paid slightly more in their minimum wage amount than women. In this Greek play, Antigone has many characteristics of a feminist due to her belief in the way she was treated and her actions.
It was certainly abnormal of a typical woman to rebel against a male in ancient Greek times. Creon, the newest ruler of Thebes, declared that Polynices, Antigone's brother, as a traitor, and a man of degradation while fighting a battle against his brother. …show more content…
Ismene is the perfect example of a cliché female in this time of history. When discussing with Antigone in the prologue, Ismene shows that she believes women have to bear down to the wills of men. In the scene, she says: “Think how much more terrible than these our death would be if we should go against Creon and do what is forbidden! We are only women; we cannot fight with men, Antigone!” Ismene claims that it is better if women try not to compete with men and not to be heard. Antigone completely disagrees with her sister. She believes that she can do all of the same duties a man can do, so she ignored her sister and listened to her beliefs. Antigone took responsibility for her actions and buried her brother secretly but with
It was certainly abnormal of a typical woman to rebel against a male in ancient Greek times. Creon, the newest ruler of Thebes, declared that Polynices, Antigone's brother, as a traitor, and a man of degradation while fighting a battle against his brother. …show more content…
Ismene is the perfect example of a cliché female in this time of history. When discussing with Antigone in the prologue, Ismene shows that she believes women have to bear down to the wills of men. In the scene, she says: “Think how much more terrible than these our death would be if we should go against Creon and do what is forbidden! We are only women; we cannot fight with men, Antigone!” Ismene claims that it is better if women try not to compete with men and not to be heard. Antigone completely disagrees with her sister. She believes that she can do all of the same duties a man can do, so she ignored her sister and listened to her beliefs. Antigone took responsibility for her actions and buried her brother secretly but with