In Sophocles ' Antigone and Dreiser’s Sister Carrie, the women must both overcome gender barriers throughout their struggles. Throughout their lives they each displayed strong and pioneering actions. Even when they were looked down upon by men, they persevered. While the number of women who participate in the workforce has increased dramatically since the 1930’s, to what extent they are participating, and the aspects of their participation, still faces gender bias. In Antigone, Sophocles illustrates
Brad Moore, a famous athlete once said, “Pride would be a lot easier to swallow if it didn’t taste so bad.” In Sophocles’ well known Greek tragedy, Antigone, the main character undergoes immense character development. Antigone transforms from being stubborn and underestimated to courageous and open-minded. In reality, it is Antigone’s insular persistence that leads to her ultimate decline in the play as well as others around her. After the death of her two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, Creon
turns darker and darker until it is impossible to tell its previous color. Wind howling, dust flying, Antigone rushes to the grave of Polynices. Just as quick as it has arrived, the whirlwind disappears, leaving a clear view of the hilltops in its wake. The only sound one can hear is the wail of Antigone. Her cry escalates until is is unclear if she is screaming or crying. Groaning and moaning, Antigone moves up and down alongside the body. She begins muttering prayers under her breath in an attempt