* Admiration: Antigone is also admired for her courage, her strength, and her determination. She is willing to risk her life to bury her brother, even though she knows that she will be punished if she is caught.
* Tragic Flaw: Some readers also see Antigone as a tragic figure because of her hamartia, or tragic flaw. Her tragic flaw is her excessive pride and her belief that she is always right. This leads her to make decisions that ultimately result in her downfall.
* Controversy: Antigone has also been the subject of controversy, with some readers arguing that she is too stubborn and self-righteous. Others argue that she is a victim of a patriarchal society that values men over women.