Women of HonorIn the world, there are people who have beliefs strong enough to be willing to die for them. Their beliefs may concern their country, their family or their religion. Some people choose to die for their beliefs while others are just objects of fate and die because of their beliefs while in the hands of others. For example, American soldiers do not often choose to die. They die because they defend what they believe in and are killed because they protect what they believe in. They know they can potentially die but do not commit suicide. On the other hand, suicide bombers offer themselves fully by killing themselves for their beliefs. People have been standing up and fighting for their beliefs for centuries to defend and protect their values. If they die protecting their feelings, then they died nobly. In Greek literature, two women face their fate of dying by standing up for what they believe in. Ipheigeneia loves her father and to win the Trojan War she must be sacrificed. She initially resists her fate but as expected she allows her father to do what is necessary. Ipheigenia is sacrificed. Furthermore, Antigone faces her destiny by defending her brother Polyneices. He was murdered by his own brother; however, he was considered a traitor since his return from exile and was therefore not allowed to be buried properly. Antigone felt like her sister, she had to give her a dignified burial. Creon, the king of Thebes, was furious and sentenced her to death. Later, he changes his decision but it is too late because she has committed suicide. These courageous young women are obviously similar while retaining differences in their deaths. Iphigenia in Aulis and Antigone are very important writings in Greek literature. Both involve a young woman who dies in hopes of helping others. Antigone and Iphigenia believe they die for noble causes. The two courageous women die for love. Their loves; vary, however. Both are sacrifices in the sense that they both die for a cause. They give their lives so that others can maintain their honor. Antigone realizes the importance of remaining loyal to her family and she will maintain her dignity and declares "It will not be the worst death - a death without honor" (p..