1. Antigone - Feminist or Activist?
... want nothing but to tear down the stereotypes about women. But feminism, in its true sense, simply advocates women's rights. Creon attributes anarchy to women and feels strongly that a social structure favoring men must be maintained. Antigone can be considered a feminist because she challenges the "men make the rules and women follow them unquestioningly" mentality of the society she lives in ... of Thebes] say of all women here she's least deserves the worst of deaths for her most glorious act ". Antigone's strong will and courage to stand up for her beliefs parallel religious acts se...
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