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Research Paper On Antigone

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“They are dead, but the livings are worthy of death” (P56). The words, that indicate that Antigone ended her life by her own hands, are astonishing. It is shame that the ‘world’ loses a powerful woman who is capable of rules breaking. There is a saying in China that is ‘living is always the better choice than death’, and everyone, including me, was told whenever someone is despairing. Likewise, people who suicide are considered to be the ones who are weak in the deep of their hearts. Weakness provides the fear that prevents people from seeing and facing the reality, and caring about the people they love. However, Antigone has always been seen as a strong female, daring to break the roles and support her family. With the truth of her death,

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