Differences And Similarities Between Malala And Antigone

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How do people act when the thing that they believe is right conflicts to people with power? The majority of people will remain passive and not confront it. On the other hand, both Malala and Antigone would accomplish their goals that conflicts with government power. Antigone heroically stands up to Creon, the King of Thebes, who creates a law making the burial of Antigone’s brother illegal, but she ignores the law and fights for not only what is right in her religion, but for women by giving them a name. In comparison, Malala is a heroic figure living in Pakistan that fights against the Taliban using her words to fight for equality in gender because she believes that women in her should have more freedom. Both Antigone and Malala are heroic young women that reveal the roles of individuals to the society they live in by trying to create equality. …show more content…

The expectations of the society are seen when Creon tells Antigone to die because he is not going to let a woman shove him around. Also, when Haemon says that all the citizens know it, they are just too afraid to say it to their King. Furthermore, the roles are that women need to listen to men, citizens must follow the law, and everyone should support the King. Also, Antigone is undoubtedly a hero because she is a martyr, and is willing to die, and did die, to be loyal and follow her religion by breaking the law, and opposing Creon. In addition, Creon realizes that Antigone is setting an example by standing up to him, and he is afraid that if she does not receive a punishment then the citizens will promote her, and act like her. In conclusion, Antigone reveals the expectations of the citizens, is heroic, and is influential to her

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