The Rite of Passage in the Tragedy of Antigone . In the play "Antigone", the character of Antigone undergoes a "rite of passage" between a social childhood and an adult awareness of society that is so powerful that she simply cannot live with her adult self, and commits suicide rather than face her responsibilities as an adult. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 9519 Rite Passage Antigone.doc Price: 26.85