1. Literature and the Role of the Early Feminist
Sophocles creates this female character that shows this strong motivation, thus giving us insight into what he believes a woman's role can be. ... Creon explains the role in which gender plays in the Greek society, where women are frail and men are rule makers enforcers. ... Sophocles depiction of a weaker male role's is in contrast with Antigone's motivation, ethics, and courage. Thus, this play varies from others of its time because of its feminist views, by having a woman challenge a mans role in society. ...
- Word Count: 609
- Approx Pages: 2
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School