Sophie Scholl Antigone
The Power of Women The role of women in society has drastically changed since the 21st century. The days of societies ruled by male dominance or “the times of cavemen” have been left behind, and the dawn of a new era has risen. The times of women have come to view, where the female body can now make decisions, think for themselves and voice their own opinions. However, along with freedom comes consequences and during difficult times minds are compelled to determine if the decisions that have been are worth the consequences that follow.
The decisions that Antigone made has not only impacted her future, but it has impacted all of those around her. It has changed the view of women in society. Creon asks, “And the man who dared to do this?” (Lines 203208, Scene 1). It is obvious that everyone believes that the crime was done by a man. Considering the fact that it was a very propatriarchal society, in which women are viewed as the weaker sex in both physique and the ability to comprehend and think rationally. Imagine the surprise when
Antigone, a female, had come out the blue admitting the fact that she had buried her brothers body, and had defied the King’s law. Kreon had exclaimed, “But this is
Antigone!” (Lines 308319, Scene 2). The conversation between Sentry and Kreon shows the obvious astonishment that the crime had been done by a woman. The astonishment of the culprit being a female practically swarms around Kreon’s words.
Antigone has left a mark on these spectators, almost like a warning that the female
population should not be reckoned with, thus changing the views of what a woman is capable of.
Aside from Antigone, Sophie Scholl is a strong contributor to the dawn of 21st century feminism. She shows bravery during a time of fear and defiance during a time of false obedience. More importantly, she shows the people of Germany that women are capable of doing a lot more than what society thinks of them. In the movie, right
The decisions that Antigone made has not only impacted her future, but it has impacted all of those around her. It has changed the view of women in society. Creon asks, “And the man who dared to do this?” (Lines 203208, Scene 1). It is obvious that everyone believes that the crime was done by a man. Considering the fact that it was a very propatriarchal society, in which women are viewed as the weaker sex in both physique and the ability to comprehend and think rationally. Imagine the surprise when
Antigone, a female, had come out the blue admitting the fact that she had buried her brothers body, and had defied the King’s law. Kreon had exclaimed, “But this is
Antigone!” (Lines 308319, Scene 2). The conversation between Sentry and Kreon shows the obvious astonishment that the crime had been done by a woman. The astonishment of the culprit being a female practically swarms around Kreon’s words.
Antigone has left a mark on these spectators, almost like a warning that the female
population should not be reckoned with, thus changing the views of what a woman is capable of.
Aside from Antigone, Sophie Scholl is a strong contributor to the dawn of 21st century feminism. She shows bravery during a time of fear and defiance during a time of false obedience. More importantly, she shows the people of Germany that women are capable of doing a lot more than what society thinks of them. In the movie, right