Despite the punishment of death, Antigone buries Polyneices as she believes that it is her duty to honor him. Before taking action, Antigone asks her sister, Ismene, if she would help, but she refuses since she believes that she should follow Creon’s laws. Determined that burying her brother was the honorable thing to do, Antigone proceeded without Ismene. However, when Antigone is caught, Ismene assumes responsibility for burying Polyneices. Antigone refused to compromise and allow Ismene to assume the blame for burying Polyneices, since Ismene did not actually commit the crime, Antigone wants to spare her sister's life, and Antigone does not want Ismene to dampen her fame.
Although Antigone asked if Ismene would help bury their brother,
Although Antigone asked if Ismene would help bury their brother,