Antigone and Girl Power

Feminism is defined as the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of social, political, and economic equality to men. Feminism plays a major role in hundreds of cultures, as it raises consideration to civil freedoms of women across the globe. Feminists generally seek to bring about change by fighting for what they believe in, and are often considered to have personal strength and integrity. In the play Antigone written by the Greek playwright Sophocles, the main character Antigone is a symbol of feminism revolt. She is nowhere near as radical as other the feminist characters of her time, however, Antigone does puts her life on expense, trying to stand up to the patriarchal society in which she was confined. The reader can see the man versus woman struggles through the clash Antigone has with Creon. Throughout the entire play Antigone was determined, she fights until her death to win the right to a proper burial for her last brother. She was strong on her own, and does not need the help of others to receive what she desires.
In the beginning of the play it becomes evident how women were supposed to act through the actions of Ismene. Ismene is supposed to imitate the ideal Greek wife, but was easily differentiated by the actions of her sister, Antigone. In a debate, the sisters argue what they believe is right. Ismene warns Antigone in the prologue that they are just ‘weak women’ and cannot stand up to the men because it is erroneous. Antigone proceeds anyway, and says that he is their brother and they must do what is right, and what is right is to bury him.
It was certainly against the standard of a typical ancient Greek woman to rebel against a male authority. This is the main reason to believe that Antigone showed signs of early feminism. Women in ancient Greece were generally fearful that rebellion against male authority would lead to unfortunate circumstances, such a death sentences or imprisonment. The fact that Antigone went against the orders of Creon