Tries to talk Antigone out of her plan so Antigone wouldn’t get hurt. “But oh, Antigone, Think how much more terrible than these Our own death would be if we should go against Creon And do what he has forbidden” (lines 43-46 to Antigone). Ismene rejects helping Antigone bury Polyneices in fear of Creon’s power. “But think of the danger! Think what Creon will do!” (line 34 to Antigone). Ismene tried to convince Creon she helped Antigone, so Antigone wouldn’t be punished alone. “Do you refuse me, Antigone? I want to die with you: I too have a duty that I must discharge to the dead.” (lines 437 and 438 to Antigone). Ismene played the good girl in the play who preferred to not break the
Tries to talk Antigone out of her plan so Antigone wouldn’t get hurt. “But oh, Antigone, Think how much more terrible than these Our own death would be if we should go against Creon And do what he has forbidden” (lines 43-46 to Antigone). Ismene rejects helping Antigone bury Polyneices in fear of Creon’s power. “But think of the danger! Think what Creon will do!” (line 34 to Antigone). Ismene tried to convince Creon she helped Antigone, so Antigone wouldn’t be punished alone. “Do you refuse me, Antigone? I want to die with you: I too have a duty that I must discharge to the dead.” (lines 437 and 438 to Antigone). Ismene played the good girl in the play who preferred to not break the