Women In Sophocle's Antigone Sophocle's Antigone draws a comparison between the way women were perceived in ancient Greek society and the way his main character, Antigone departed from the established perception. In ancient Greek society, men were believed to be the primary authority and women as their subordinates. This is also noteworthy that the word "patriarchy", itself is a Greek word. Sophocle, in Antigone has tried to break all conventions with the portrayal of Antigone as a rebel and hero
to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” Antigone and Ismene are fighting Creon’s ban on the burial of their brother. Antigone would rather die than allow the injustice against her family to continue and therefore buries her brother, despite the ban. Inspired by her courage, and as a result of the “ripple of hope” created by Antigone, Ismene is willing to share the blame, telling Creon “I did it, yes- if only she consents- I share the