Creon in Antigone feels his masculinity threatened by Antigone's behavior. ... How does the behavior of Antigone challenge the Greek stereotype of "feminine" behavior? ... Does Antigone accept or reject the social roles attributed to women? ... This demonstrates Antigone's fearlessness to insult Creon's word and his law. ... Antigone's sister provided many illustrations of femininity in the play. ...
Sophocles' counterexample against the conventional biases of women being tender and loving is the main character Antigone in his play, Antigone. ... Even with Ismene's continuous warnings and continuous attempts to rationalize Antigone out of burying Polynices, Antigone remains staunch in her position. ... Ever the real hero, Antigone responds, "leave me to suffer this-dreadful thing. ... " (Antigone, 509-524) Despite Creon's repeated attempts to expose the weaknesses of Antigone through his questioning, Antigone refuses to submit to his authority and reveal her weakne...
Antigone is resolved to go out and bury her brother even if it means death. ... Creon is resolved to put Antigone to the death as he believes that she has broken his law. ... Antigone has rebelled against the restrictions of patriarchal dominance. ... Antigone's cause has received divine support, but too late. ... Antigone commits suicide and by this action ensures the punishment of Creon. ...
