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Essay / Feminism in Oedipus the King - 599
What impact has feminism had on a patriarchal society? Issues relating to women's rights have always remained a concern. In ancient Greece, women were not allowed to be intelligent, but they could be weak, so they had no political, economic or cultural power. However, the condition of Greek women progressed considerably during the 20th century. Women can inherit property equal to men. Greek society has always remained a patriarchal form of the patriarchs of ancient Greece until today, but feminism has a great impact on the gender role in a patriarchal society, which is why women's rights have progressed a lot. In these respects, ancient Greek drama reflects patriarchal society. In this essay, I will analyze a play “Oedipus the King” in relation to its place in Greek history. “Oedipus the King,” which is an Athenian tragedy written around 420 BC, has long been considered the most powerful expression of Greek tragic drama. by Sophocles who was the great ancient Greek writer. Oedipus is the protagonist of the play, the king of Thebes, married to Iocaste. At the beginning o...