In my mind, Sonny Carroll's poetry perfectly represents what an emancipated woman should be; firm, determined and able to stand on her own two feet. The characters of Nora and Antigone, from Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and Sophocles' "Antigone" respectively, fit my description of an "emancipated woman" perfectly. Being inspirational figures, they left me wondering how they managed to maintain their identity even in their patriarchal societies. What touched my heart the most is how they fight for what they believe is right and moral instead of following what society dictates. I believe that every woman possesses the qualities like "the emancipated woman" in Carroll's poetry. Through my essay, I would like to show how the women in both works, during adversities and extremities of time, evolve into empowered women. I believe the idea of ​​female empowerment, through these characters, inspires other women to make a name for themselves rather than be labeled or controlled by men. Throughout the centuries, writers have used literature to show the social status and mentality of people. in their era. “Antigone,” a Greek tragedy, and “A Doll's House,” a highly controversial drama, inhibit the same thematic approach, depicting the oppression and subjugation of women in a male-dominated society and how they overcome their obstacles with firm will, inspiring millions of audiences from then until today. Through the character of Antigone, Sophocles portrays a figure through whom he can express his belief in feminism in the 4th century. Likewise, Ibsen's concerns about the position of women during the 19th century come to wonderful life in "A Doll's House" through Nora's transformation from a doll-like puppet to a human being. Both texts... half the paper... left the arrogant male characters stunned. All over the world, writers have shown their concern for a particular cause through the characters in their works. Overall, Sophocles beautifully showcased Antigone as a source of inspiration. I quote: This shows that even though Creon is stubborn, the audience is inspired by Antigone's courage. Although some people openly support Creon, somewhere deep inside, they secretly side with Antigone's bold and daring behavior. Likewise, through Nora, Ibsen tries to illustrate the plight of women and how they should be courageous and speak up for themselves in times of need. Many women can identify with these two female characters and I am sure they have served as role models for female empowerment. I hope every woman is motivated by these characters to become "the liberated woman" of Sonny Carroll's poetry.