Ismene

ecstatic sister Ismene; unlike her submissive sister, she is ashen, reserved, and headstrong. She has a youthful figure and oaths her adolescence. She is the contrast version of the overdramatic heroine, the representative blond ingénue as personified in Ismene. She has always been problematic, frightening Ismene as a juvenile, always claiming on the satisfaction of her desires, denying to “understand” the bounds located on her. She had a strong jealousy of Ismene. Unlike Antigone, Ismene is the…

Many characters describe Antigone in the way one would typically describe a radical catalyst of social change that appears idealistic. Ismene calls Antigone, “fiery” (Sophocles 62) and “irrational” (Sophocles 63) and says that she is on a “hopeless quest” (Sophocles 63). The Leader makes note of the “same rough winds” and “wild passions raging through [Antigone]” (Sophocles 112). The most…

Unlike her sister, Ismene does not stray far from society’s roles that have been built for women. She often talks about how women are not meant to be doing the…

the other characters. Without even telling the king, she buries her brother to honor him and once the king finds out, she defends herself to the point where she could have been sentenced to death. Ismene says to Antigone, “Bury him! You have just said the new law forbids it.” Antigone responds to Ismene, “He is my brother and he is your brother, too.” This clearly show Antigone isn’t afraid to break the law for doing what she thinks is right. On the other hand, her sister…

Antigone is the sequel story to Oedipus written by Sophocles. The author included many conflicts that created the plot of the story. There are two main conflicts and they are between Creon and Antigone, and Creon and Haemon. There are also many smaller controversies that make the story have its conflict, that’s why it is essential for respectful conversation between two opposing views. Although the conflict between Antigone and Creon is important to the story, the conflict between Haemon and…

as sisters of Polyneices, to bury him, and not leave his soul uncovered. Ismene denies Antigone’s offer because she thinks the circumstances are to grave. “We must obey his orders, these or worse. Therefore I plead compulsion or worse.” Ismene believes they cannot contend with Creon because they are weak women, and she does not want Antigone and her to perish, because they are the only ones left in their royal bloodline. Ismene tries to persuade Antigone to obey King Creon’s edict, because if…

story. In the opening scene, Ismene is trying to persuade Antigone to abandon her plans to bury their deceased brother. Antigone asks Ismene to join her, but she refuses. “ISMENE: I do not dishonor them, but to do this against the state – I have no strength for it ANTIGONE: Use that excuse, if you like, but I indeed will go and heap a tomb for my dearest brother.” (page 16, 79-82) Her response angers Antigone, and she is further prompted to defy the law. Because Ismene had always been seen as…

so that the plot can show the importance of loyalty and letting it bend. Both Antigone and Creon see a fault in their stubbornness but it is too late and they are faced with the conflicts before they have the chance to redeem themselves. However, Ismene, the only one who seemed flexible and spoke to both sides, was left alive and unbroken in a way that Creon was destroyed. The balance between all extremes, blood and love, state and family, should always exist in order to keep one from leaning to…

Sophocles wrote “Antigone” in 441 B.C. “Antigone” is one part of a trilogy. This trilogy is about the reign of Oedipus and his children after his death. In “Antigone” Oedipus has passed away. Sophocles’ drama tells of a family full of pride and suicide. The drama was written to connected people with their emotions and inner self-worth. Sophocles also wrote “Antigone” to exploit pride for what it really is, a judgement clouding sinful trait that Creon posseted. This pride is the real motivation…

his family and females , Polynices, Ismene, and Antigone, would be punished. An example of this in modern times would be if the President of the United States sister killed someone. She would not get away with it and she would be punished. Creon showed this equality by not letting Polynices get buried, and not sparring Antigone. Because of his actions, the people of Thebes will be to scared to break the law, knowing that they will not be spared. A quote by Ismene sums up the reason for strong…