Similarities Between Antigone And Offred

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The dystopian social context often appears in literature as a description of the human condition with the theme of oppression and resistance,these works often have protagonists who rebel against power. Also, the protagonists in Sophocles' Antigone and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale are no exception. Both works are devoted to rebellion against power, showing the rebellion actions of Antigone and Offred in the face of an authoritarian society. Although Antigone and Offred are characters in different literary works and different social contexts, and they have different motives and goals,but they share similarities and differences in the ways they resist the oppressive government. First of all, Antigone and Offred have much in common in their courage and determination to resist despotism.While the social contexts of the two works differ, whether it's Antigone burying her banned brother or Offred secretly connecting with others and participating in underground resistance groups, they both look at resistance. In addition, both women face the punishment and threat of power, and despite their different situations, they both bear the consequences of the struggle and demonstrate their adherence to ideals and values. Atwood, 58, a.k.a. …show more content…

Offred's resistance, by contrast, was more premeditated and strategic. She navigates the dangers of Gilead's surveillance and punishment, looking for small acts of defiance to preserve her sense of identity and autonomy.For example, she has been taking a huge risk by allying herself with the Handmaid's Resistance.Although those maids who tried to send a message or escape failed, she did not give up on the idea, but continued to devise every plan against the power. Atwood,

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