If exploring the idea that Antigone's purpose in the story was to stand up for women's rights in a male dominated world, how does Antigone demonstrate her pre-feminist ethics? ... Many 20th century activists follow Antigone's lead, like Rachel Carson, who refused to support farmers and companies who used pesticides because of their harmful effects at a time when little was known about environmental affects. ...

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