Ismene is a young lady who is filled with fire in her soul; a flame scorching her very heart, turning love to jealousy, and actions to pain. These decisions do not only affect her character, but also her appearance and relationships as her harmful desires start to overtake her. Like Ismene one may often find themselves full of anguish, hate, and envy. Although one may never admit it, there is a little of Ismene in everyone; it is human nature. This essay will further expand upon the idea of how Ismene is like unto all, through comparison and contrast of oneself to specific actions and desires Ismene expresses during the play. Personality is a defining part of one’s life; one’s attitude affects everyone he or she comes in contact with. When
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Strong and healthy connections between two or more people, reveal a kind and loving nature about oneself; whereas, weak and poor relations uncover a narcissistic and greedy attitude.During the play one can discover much about Ismene through her interactions with others. Ancient Greek philosophers have concluded that Ismene was most likely the youngest of her four siblings. Through personal experience I can say that being the youngest is not an easy task to deal with emotionally. As the youngest child one is always being compared to he or she’s brothers and sisters; this puts an immense amount of pressure on that child, leading to misguided behaviors. This alone could perhaps explain Ismene’s self-centered demeanors. One cannot expect a young adult to live under such tension, and not fabricate his or her’s dealings. Not only does being the youngest lead to wrongful actions, but it also distances one’s relationship with his or her’s parents. This far-flung relationship can be viewed betwixt Ismene and her father, Oedipus; it is demonstrated specifically in the background story of Antigone. When Oedipus finds himself blinded, it is not mentioned of Ismene, but only of his “faithful and loving daughter Antigone”(1425 Oedipus the king) who guides him through the dreary desert. Ismene’s temper is triggered by this act of singling out one daughter to be above the other; exposing Ismene’s resentful mindset. Healthy relationships amongst family members, are the key to a blissful and joyous life. Although Ismene lacks this kind of relations throughout her life, it is not necessarily her fault; justifying how effective and informing family connections can be on one’s
Strong and healthy connections between two or more people, reveal a kind and loving nature about oneself; whereas, weak and poor relations uncover a narcissistic and greedy attitude.During the play one can discover much about Ismene through her interactions with others. Ancient Greek philosophers have concluded that Ismene was most likely the youngest of her four siblings. Through personal experience I can say that being the youngest is not an easy task to deal with emotionally. As the youngest child one is always being compared to he or she’s brothers and sisters; this puts an immense amount of pressure on that child, leading to misguided behaviors. This alone could perhaps explain Ismene’s self-centered demeanors. One cannot expect a young adult to live under such tension, and not fabricate his or her’s dealings. Not only does being the youngest lead to wrongful actions, but it also distances one’s relationship with his or her’s parents. This far-flung relationship can be viewed betwixt Ismene and her father, Oedipus; it is demonstrated specifically in the background story of Antigone. When Oedipus finds himself blinded, it is not mentioned of Ismene, but only of his “faithful and loving daughter Antigone”(1425 Oedipus the king) who guides him through the dreary desert. Ismene’s temper is triggered by this act of singling out one daughter to be above the other; exposing Ismene’s resentful mindset. Healthy relationships amongst family members, are the key to a blissful and joyous life. Although Ismene lacks this kind of relations throughout her life, it is not necessarily her fault; justifying how effective and informing family connections can be on one’s