Symbolism Of Justice In Antigone

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Antigone is a Symbol of Reverence towards Today’s Society. Although there were a numerous amount of death’s and betrayal, amongst families in Ancient Greece society, Antigone character portray that women still stood up for what they believed in. She did what she thought was right through all cause, even if it means sacrificing herself through death, and breaking the laws of Gods. On the other hand her sister Ismene did not have that same strength and power as her sister. Ismene was considered weak. In that same fashion, just like today’s society Ismene would have been considered weak and afraid to break the law. Traditionally, today and back then women are seen, but not heard enough. According to this tragedy and how it relates to…show more content…
I did not believe your proclamation had such power to enable one who will someone die to override God’s ordinances, unwritten and secure”, (Antigone 495-499). In this quote, Antigone validates her disobedience to Creon's law that no one would bury her brother. Her reasoning is that the laws of the gods are prevailing and supersede any human law. This can be related to the present struggles happening in our country over abortion. Most of the disagreement comes from religious people as they feel it is more important than how the government feels about abortion. Even though many of these religions have been around centuries, they still abide by their original laws which were set into place a long time ago. Religious people basically are saying that abortion is a sin because it is a killing of human being. The only way reason why the government is not going by religion or God’s word is because everyone is religious and plus they have to step down to meet the needs of society. With Antigone, she went to meet the needs of her beliefs and she stood up for what she felt was right. She was simply respecting her brother to give him an appropriate burial regardless of the Creon’s…show more content…
God’s word is being battled with the society. It is the way people are raised on the decisions they made have committed in their lives. Society has respected everyone religious or non religious views on life. By them doing that, it won’t be a big hectic mess. As you can see there are still situations though. Abortion is the number one topic in society as of now. People can have a say so due to the Bill of Rights; the right of freedom of speech. With that being said, they have the right to do what they please to their body. For one, it’s their body. Secondly, everyone has a reason to the decisions they make. With Antigone, you see she has her own beliefs, reasons of laws, betrayal reasoning and her sacrifice towards her
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