Women's Role In Sophocles Antigone

In ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles there are three main contributors to a new regime. They include fate, power and a woman role in society. The one factor that makes a large impact within the story is how women behave and act in a society. The story revolves around Antigone violating the rules implemented and disobeying them. King Creon who recently received the title as king established the new regime. He was in shock and disbelief that Antigone, who is a woman would go against his rules. Men should outshine rather than a woman proving equal to his shine (Sophocles).
The expectation of Antigone and how women should behave in society is made apparent in the story. Women have a certain role within society and when that role is not followed, it causes …show more content…
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